The causes of herpes on the lips can be very different, but the provoking factor in all cases is a decrease in immunity. As a result, the virus, which carriers are about 95% of all people, comes to the surface. Therefore, if the herpes on the lips appeared, the reasons are not in contact with the infected person, but in yourself.
The main causes of frequent herpes on the lips
To date, the carriers of the herpes virus are not just over 5% of the world's population. This disease has many varieties, even shingles caused by the herpes virus. But the most common is the herpesvirus of the first type, which manifests itself primarily on the mucosa, lips and face. That "cold on the lips" is herpes of the first type.
As a rule, we get infected with this virus in childhood, when contacting children in the garden, through cutlery and personal items. Getting into the body, the virus remains in it forever. We become his eternal bearers. You ask, what are the reasons for the fact that some herpes on the lips appear frequently, and others do not even suspect that they are infected with the virus? Here are the main factors that lead to a relapse - the appearance of rashes and vesicles on the lips:
- colds, hypothermia;
- SARS, tonsillitis, influenza;
- starvation, poor diet;
- frequent stresses, nervous disorders;
- high loads;
- insomnia;
- operations, injuries, serious illnesses and their treatment;
- antibiotic therapy;
- irradiation and chemotherapy;
- abuse of alcohol, smoking, drugs;
- work in hazardous production and poor ecology;
- beriberi and other causes of decreased immunity.
Having carefully read this list, it becomes clear why herpes on the lips usually appears in the winter. It is at this time of year that it is easiest to catch a cold, besides, the body does not receive enough fresh fruits and vegetables. The insidious virus only waits, when the immunity will reduce the resistance of the organism, so that the blossom blossom on the lips. For the same reason some women have unpleasant vesicles before menstruation begins.
Constant herpes on the lips - what causes and how to fight?
The reasons for the occurrence of herpes on the lips, we have already discussed, but what if the disease is permanent? It is necessary to fight herpes in three ways:
- In all possible ways to strengthen immunity .
- Avoid the spread of the virus.
- Effectively treat existing rashes.
On the first point, comments are superfluous, you know better than us which features of the lifestyle led to a weakening of immunity and how to cope with them. But the second point is worth discussing in detail. The fact is that herpes is very contagious and is quickly transmitted through touch. Therefore, every time after you touch the rashes, you should immediately wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. In no case can not scratch the bubbles. This can lead to the fact that the area of infection will increase, and they will spread to the whole face. Especially dangerous is the ingestion of herpes into the eyes - it is very difficult to treat it on the mucous membrane, besides the virus can pass to internal organs.
Effective treatment of herpes is to take antiviral drugs ( Zovirax , Acic , Gerpevir, Acyclovir) in the form of tablets and apply them in the form of ointment on the rashes. Only complex therapy can defeat herpes and prevent its recurrence. Sometimes therapists prescribe pills for preventive purposes, but this can have a bad effect on liver health, so if the situation is not severe, it is better not to resort to this method of treatment. But to start using ointment, feeling a slight tingling and itching in the area of the lips - is very effective. This will help to completely prevent the appearance of external signs of herpes, that is, blisters and redness.