My boyfriend has a cold sore on the inside of his lip, he has gotten them before but this is his first one in ages. I don't want to get it myself so we've been not kissing (so sad) and avoiding drinking out of the same glass etc. Now it's going away but I want to know for how long after it is still infectious? He thinks the actual cold sore will be healed in about 2 days. Any ideas?
2007-04-01 21:31:39 · 3 answers · asked by Ms Whacko 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
As long as the lesion is open it's contagious. All it takes is one little peck on the lips to transmit the herpes simpex 1 virus. He can also transmit the virus through saliva. Once it's healed over completely, he will no longer be contagious. A zinc-oxide cream will dry the lesion out so that it heals more quickly.
2007-04-01 21:47:29 · answer #1 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 13:23:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it is completely gone before any solid kissing starts. ALSO.. get a couple of those little sample bottles of mouth wash to use before kissing or even after if you forget to use it before. This could help you not get a cold sore or even a cold. Actors and actresses that have to kiss another actor always keep a bottle of mouth wash handy. Take care and remember, a cold sore is a virus so you do need to continue the mouthwash for a few days After all signs of the cold sore are completely gone. I would say a week. Take care and thank God for samples.
2007-04-01 21:39:26 · answer #3 · answered by ricketyoldbat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋