HSV-1 (Cold Sores)
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Can Sharing Lipstick, Lip Balm Or Cigarettes Give You Herpes?
It's very safe to say that sharing any or all of the following with a person who has oral herpes increases your risks of getting the same:
- Lipstick
- Lip Balms (chapstick, etc.)
- Eating Utensils
- Cigarettes
- Smoking devices (pipes, etc.)
- Toothbrushes
- Razors
There's no getting around it -- almost anything that comes in contact with the mouth is going to transmit herpes type 1.
Now, this may not be as bad as it sounds. To start, there are some interesting facts about herpes. The biggest one that I came across is what I always suspected -- most of us already have it. It's estimated…
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When Herpes Infects the Eye
Herpes simplex virus type 1 is best known as the culprit behind cold sores. When it’s not causing itchy, crusty sores on the mouth, it hides in the bundle of nerves that run through the face. And it’s super common. An estimated 50 to 90 percent of people harbor lifelong infections of HSV-1—largely without incident. But in some cases, HSV-1 can run through that bundles of nerves in the face and erupt in the eye.
You should not be worried about Sephora giving you herpes
Mostly because you probably already have it.
Alzheimer’s disease: mounting evidence that herpes virus is a cause
We discovered in 1991 that in many elderly people HSV1 is also present in the brain. And in 1997 we showed that it confers a strong risk of Alzheimer’s disease when present in the brain of people who have a specific gene known as APOE4. The virus can become active in the brain, perhaps repeatedly, and this probably causes cumulative damage. The likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease is 12 times greater for APOE4 carriers who have HSV1 in the brain than for those with neither factor.
Cold sores increase the risk of dementia
Alzheimer's disease is the most common among the dementia diseases. In recent years research has increasingly indicated that there is a possible connection between infection with a common herpes virus, herpes simplex virus type 1, and Alzheimer's disease.
Finally: A vaccine for herpes simplex
From polio to smallpox, vaccines have gone a long way in eradicating many of the world’s diseases, but some viruses remain stubbornly untreatable with vaccines. The herpes simplex virus is one of those viruses currently without an effective vaccine, and researchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) in Chevy Chase, Maryland have recently announced the development of a promising new candidate that was developed through unconventional logic.
Get Lots Of Cold Sores? Your Genes Might Be To Blame
If you've ever wondered why you always seem to get one of those pesky cold sores, new research suggests your genes might have something to do with it.
Marijuana Products Can Help Stop The Spread Of Herpes
Although the herpes virus should be considered a legitimate threat for those cannabis users who share weed with fish-lipping fiends, this vile disease does not have to cripple the concept of social marijuana use. Now, thanks to the legalization of recreational marijuana in a growing number of states, there is a variety of cannabis products on the market that cater to those individuals who no longer wish to share.
Can Sharing Lipstick, Lip Balm Or Cigarettes Give You Herpes?
There's no getting around it -- almost anything that comes in contact with the mouth is going to transmit herpes type 1.
16 Ways to Prevent & Get Rid of Cold Sores
There is no true cure for the virus, or the cold sores. The bright side is that there are preventative measures you can take that lessen outbreaks, severity, and duration. If the bothersome blisters do show up, there are a decent number of home remedies for cold sores that may ease your discomfort, and help diminish their appearance.
HCSupport Network
Welcome to the Herpes-Coldsores (HC) Support Network. This is a community for people affected by the herpes and cold sore virus. You can post questions, read articles, get support and talk to people in the live chat room and forums.
Herpes Viruses Association
Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus. There are two types, called type 1 and type 2. Either type can be caught on any part of the body: lips and genitals are the most common places.
Abreva
There’s only 1 non-prescription FDA-approved cold sore medicine that speeds healing.
Dynamiclear
Dynamiclear’s core focus is to help people to reduce or eliminate Herpes outbreaks naturally and, where appropriate, without the use of drugs. Our focus goes beyond the disease organism to identify the needs of the individual client. This way we can determine what might work best for you.
eMedicineHealth
There are two types of herpes simplex viruses (HSV), they are termed HSV-1 and HSV-2. These two viruses have distinctly different DNA, and both cause oral and genital lesions. However, HSV-1 causes about 80% of all oral lesions and only about 20% of genital lesions while HSV-2 causes the reverse (about 80% genital and 20% oral).
KidsHealth
Cold sores, which are small and somewhat painful blisters that usually show up on or around a person's lips, are caused by herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). But they don't just show up on the lips. They can sometimes be inside the mouth, on the face, or even inside or on the nose.
MayoClinic
Cold sores spread from person to person by close personal contact, such as kissing. Cold sores are caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) closely related to the one that causes genital herpes (HSV-2). Both of these herpes simplex viruses can affect your mouth or your genitals, and can be spread via oral sex. There's no cure for HSV infection and the blisters may recur sporadically — often in response to stress or a weakened immune system. Antiviral medications can help cold sores heal more quickly and may reduce the frequency of recurrences.
MedicineNet
Currently, there are no cures or vaccines for cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Frequent hand washing will help reduce the spread of the virus to other parts of the body or to other people. Also, applying cool, moist compresses to the lesion may decrease pain and keep the lesion from drying and cracking.
Yes, You Can Get Herpes (And Other Bugs) From Lipstick
Herpes is not a lipstick flavor or color, at least not a popular one. But when you try lipstick at a makeup counter or someone else's lipstick, could you be putting something else on your lips besides waxes, oils, and fats?
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