MANAGING ORAL OUTBREAKS & PAIN RELIEF

Managing oral herpes and cold sores is important because it helps control outbreaks, reduces discomfort, and prevents spreading the virus to others.

• Medication Use: Taking antiviral medication at the first sign of a cold sore can help speed up healing and reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks.
• Avoiding Direct Contact: Refraining from kissing, oral sex, and sharing items like utensils or lip balm during an outbreak helps prevent passing the virus to others.
• Good Hygiene: Washing your hands after touching a cold sore and not picking at blisters can help stop the virus from spreading to other parts of your body or to other people.
• Managing Triggers: Identifying and avoiding personal triggers, such as stress or sun exposure, can help reduce the risk of new outbreaks.

Using these strategies together can help you better manage oral herpes and cold sores while protecting those around you.