Can The Virus Be Transferred To Another Area Of The Body?

One kind of complication involves spreading the virus particles from the location of an outbreak to other places on the body by touching the infection. The fingers, eyes, and other body areas can accidentally become infected in this way.

Preventing self-infection is simple. Do not touch the area during an outbreak. If you do, wash your hands as soon as possible with soap and warm water. This will help prevent the virus from spreading further.

Some guidelines...

Don't kiss someone with cold sores, and if you're the sufferer, don't let them kiss you.

Don't share utensils, cups, towels... anything that might have come in contact with a cold sore or with the cold sore sufferer's saliva.

Avoid oral sex when cold sore blisters are present.

Don't touch your cold sores.

Keep cold sores clean and dry.

Live a healthy lifestyle, including good nutrition, exercise and plenty of rest.

Don't use saliva to wet contact lenses.

Use a medication like Choraphor Treatment to stop pain and help prevent secondary infections to promote healing.