i used a chapstick that i thought was myen when my freind was staying over. little did i know it was hers, and she has herpes! at first i just oh well, i dont think that is possible 4 me to get it any ways. but now i keep gettin little pimples around my lips, like 1 every week. and they so tiny and painful, is it acne or herpes?? thank you so much.
2007-02-15 06:40:31 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Yes if she used it when she was having an outbreak.
2007-02-15 06:43:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
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2016-10-06 11:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get labial herpes from using a person's chapstick. Labial herpes is not an STD. Genital herpes is an STD, but whatever you've got, it almost certainly isn't that. The virus that causes labial herpes is very common. Most people are infected at an early age because people are always kissing babies. The infection lasts a lifetime and can cause what are called cold sores. You can be infected and have no symptoms for long periods of time or for your whole life.
2007-02-15 08:08:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need a doctor to be sure. Don't wait around either.
And to everyone...it's gross to use someone's chapstick. I bought one and my MIL used it right in front of me. GAG That's like spitting in someone else's mouth. Unless you are dating the person, leave their chapstick alone. Don't use chapstick you are not sure where it's been, if you know what I mean.
Go to the doctor. Good luck.
2007-02-15 06:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, if the person who's chapstick your using has herpes.
2007-02-15 06:45:19 · answer #7 · answered by Tulip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only if she was having an outbreak. But that sounds like type 1 to me. Is that what she has? The only way to be 100% positive is to get tested. Until you get your results do not kiss anyone or have sex. You could be passing it around. Condoms do not always protect you against the virus. Be careful! Even though herpes is not curable it is manageable. Best of luck.
2007-02-15 07:01:48 · answer #8 · answered by Sara 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are two types - Herpes I and Herpes II.
both are incurable, neither is life-threatening.
One affects your mouth area (cold sores and blisters) the other grabs you a little lower down your body (if you see what I mean - inside your underwear).
It's unpleasant, but don't sweat about it.
2007-02-15 06:46:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would def say yes you could if she is in the active stage at the time she used the chapstick. I would go to a clinic or a doctor just to be sure. MedicineNet.com is a good place to look up questions about health related problems.
I hope for your sake its just acne.
http://www.medicinenet.com/diseases_and_conditions/alpha_h.htm
2007-02-15 06:47:51 · answer #10 · answered by mizzmaya79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sort of. cold sores are a species of the herpes that is communicable through chapstick and kissing and other oral devices. but you should be okay as far as genital herpes is concerned.
2007-02-15 06:46:36 · answer #11 · answered by monarchicalabdication 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋