Herpex Simplex - Cold Sores
We have all heard of herpes; little, painful blisters who appear on several body parts and make our lives difficult. But do we know the differences between them?
Here are the 5 most common types of Herpex Simplex:
1. The cold sores is a contagious, contact transmitted form of herpex simplex, that usually appear when a person suffers from a cold. It looks like little, red blisters filled with liquid and are normally located on the skin around the mouth or on the lips. They heal without leaving marks in a couple of days and there is no sure way to know if they will reappear or not.
2. The genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 and can be integrated in the category of STDs. The manifestation is similar to that of the cold sores one, except that it is located on the genitals and it may take weeks to cure. The problem is this type cannot be cured, and it practically retreats into the nervous system, where it remains latent.
3. The Sacral Herpes is basically an HSV2 herpes but located on the buttocks, anus and thighs area. If you have the above symptoms, it is best to see the doctor while the blisters are still there, as the virus cannot be detected otherwise.
4. The ocular and periocular herpes is a rare form of HSV1 which is located around the eye, and on the eyelids. It can be recognized after the presence of the known blisters, and also after symptoms like inflammation of the cornea, pain, blurred vision, tearing and sensitivity to light.
5. The herpetic Whitlow is a blistery rash located on the hands and fingers, following a herpes simplex infection. It is a form common amongst health professionals who forget to use the gloves or amongst those who constantly bite their nails and they have a cold sore.
All these types of herpes simplex can be treated with an antiviral drug like acyclovir.
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Loading ...This post was written by Dana Ciucalau on October 24, 2008
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