Herpes on our face

In the raw and cold time, many on the lips or wings of the nose appear small pinkish seals, with time covered with small bubbles. After that, any touch to this place becomes very painful.
At first glance, all this is not so harmless, as it seems at first glance. Herpes virus, causing a similar problem, is in the body for a long time, sometimes forever. There are a lot of varieties. "Cold" on the lips and wings of the nose is the most common version of herpes. Often, viral stomatitis is also found - this is a manifestation of herpes on mucous oily cavity. It is very contagious and most often occurs in children with low levels of immunity. It is much easier to prevent similar stomatitis than to treat it. In babies, herpes virus can cause angina, pneumonia, eye damage, and in severe cases - and brain. Therefore, in the signs of herpes, the infants should necessarily cause a pediatrician.
In adults, genital herpes is often found, transmitted by unprotected sex contacts.
The very first symptom of herpes, even before the appearance of visible signs, is a sense of tension under the skin, often accompanied by a strong itch. After a couple of days, a small red tubercle appears at this place, to which it hurts to touch. A few days later, whiteish bubbles are formed instead of it, which burst and excrete transparent liquid, and after another two or three days they disappear without trace. The problem is that they may appear in a new place, and it will be repeated again and again. This is the main danger of herpes - it is almost impossible to cure forever. It can "fall asleep", but with the slightest decrease in immunity it will appear again.
To cope with the exacerbation of herpes, you can use ointments or creams, such as zovirax or cheaper acyclovir. But, as you know, any disease is easier to warn. One of the prevention measures is thorough personal hygiene, especially the oral cavity. At the same time, each family member must have personal hygiene facilities: a towel, toothbrush, etc. In the case of the rash of bubbles, it is necessary to refrain from intimate relationships. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen the immunity and lead a healthy lifestyle: to fully eat, get enough sleep, play sports. If possible, it is necessary to avoid stressful situatio