i have had a cold sore for about 9 days now and it is gone but my lip still has a little scar where it was, i was wondering if it is still contagious? for example i had a shower and forgot about it, wiped my face on the towel, then stood on the towel to dry my feet and put on my underwear... could this pass the cold sore to my genital area?? just concerned because i am pregnant...
2007-03-15 12:47:46 · 10 answers · asked by ashley d 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Your cold sore/fever blister is only contagious in it's blistering stage. When it pops and the clear fluid comes out, it's possible to spread and make the cold sore larger. Once it scabs over, there is no alarm for passing it on.
When I get cold sores here's what I do: When you first feel the tingly sensation, start dousing it with alcohol. Press firmly so the blister kinda pops and then wipe the fluid with the alcohol quickly so it doesn't spread further on the lip area. Dries it out. The quicker the scabbing comes on then the quicker the healing. When the scab arrives, that's when you start putting Neosporin on it. That's a safe measure for pregnant women.
I know you probably didn't like all the gory detail but it works.
2007-03-15 12:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by momto3 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2015-09-25 18:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this question made me giggle a little bit because i actually read off some dumpy site that cold sores can also show up in the genital area and i freaked out to my ob (im 16 weeks pregant and surrently have my 2nd cold sore since i been preganant and only 3 in my whole life) and he literally laughed at me and said to not believe everything i read on the internet. =] your privates, and your baby are safe. BUT!!!! you can spread your cold sore to your nose and eyes. so if ANYTHING touches your cold sore disinfect it RIGHT AWAY and DO NOT touch the rest of your face.
2014-02-11 20:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think you have anything to worry about...really
when I was your age (younger than me), I had those cold sores all the time, as, if someone around me had a cold, my version of the cold was the cold sore...
now i dont get them anymore...cause i am older and, my system has changed..
just take care of yourself...i think your doing a good job..and congratulations...
2007-03-15 13:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by Winters child 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah your fine, your body already has anti bodies made up not to make it spread more. Cold sores and genital herpes are 2 different things, if you have more questions speak to a doctor.
2007-03-15 12:52:49 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ღαмαиdα♥ღ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you cant pass a cold sore to your genitals ,two seperate diseases. you are fine
2007-03-15 12:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
umm well it wouldnt be a great idea to touch you lips then touch you vagina
2007-03-15 12:55:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it will not your baby is safe. really truely your baby is safe.
2007-03-15 12:50:52 · answer #9 · answered by Shelly t 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pregnant with a COLD SORE? Jeez, how do you get preg with a COLD SORE? what will it grow up to be?
2007-03-15 12:50:17 · answer #10 · answered by All hat 7 · 1⤊ 12⤋