Alternative Names for Cold Sores
- Fever Blisters
- Herpes simplex
- Oral Herpes Simplex
Prevention
The key in preventing cold sores is minimizing the risk of the spreading.
- This can be done by simply washing your clothing in hot water.
- In addition, avoid skin to skin contact with the infected area with other parts of your body.
- Also avoid skin to skin contact with other persons.
Other important points to consider
- Avoid sweating and excessive exposure to the sun.
- Avoid oral sex