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Herpetic Lesions

Herpetic lesions occur as fluid-filled blisters and result from infection with the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). They last for a week to ten days and often occur around the lips, tongue, and oral mucosa. These lesions are called cold sores or fever blisters, and they spread through close contact. These blisters appear in clusters. The affected person has a tingling, burning, and stinging sensation after the cold sores appears around the lips. Taking antiviral medications helps to prevent its outbreak.

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Why do I get recurrent infected sores in lips?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a cold sore type infection in my mouth especially at lips. Same was occurred last year and again it repeated this year. And as on today it is the third time it is coming and curing within a period of 10 to 20 days. I want to add photographs but do not know how. Fu...  Read Full »


Dr. Beryl F

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through your query, attached pictures, and your previous prescription. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These cold sores are of viral origin and it is called herpetic stomatitis. This has a high recurrence rat...  Read Full »

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