I'm afraid I have oral herpes, but the bumps aren't exactly what I've read described.
Yet, I don't want to falsely comfort myself. What other possibilities are there? Bumps on the lips usually mean only one thing, right?
I haven't did it with a girl or kissed or anything since the end of August, yet these are just showing up.
2007-10-31 16:41:56 · 2 answers · asked by perfectlybaked 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Herpes typically is little blisters that quickly become ulcers. Bumps may well be something else. Hold your face next to the screen and I will examine them (which means, see a doctor).
2007-10-31 17:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by Howard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oral herpes are not caused by the exact strain of virus that causes genital herpes. Cold sores on the lips are caused by herpes simplex 1 and it is very common. Herpes Simplex 2 causes genital herpes and is spread through unprotected sex.
Interestingly enough, chicken pox is also caused by a strain of the herpes simplex virus
2007-10-31 17:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by mad embalmer from the north II 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋