Herpes Labialis (Oral Herpes Simplex)
Alternate Names : Cold Sore, Fever Blister, Herpes Simplex - Oral
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Symptoms & Signs
Warning symptoms of itching, burning, increased sensitivity, or tingling sensation may occur about 2 days before lesions appear.
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Skin lesion/rash located around the lips, mouth, and gums
- Small blisters (vesicles), filled with clear yellowish fluid
- blisters appear on a raised, red, painful skin area
- blisters form, break, and ooze
- yellow crusts slough to reveal pink, healing skin
- several smaller blisters may merge to form a larger blister
- Mild fever (may occur)
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