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Cold sores (herpes simplex)CCold sores (herpes simplex)Cold sores (herpes simplex)EnglishDermatologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)MouthSkinConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z5.7000000000000073.3000000000000827.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Information on cold sores (herpes simplex): what they are, common signs and symptoms, causes, complications and how to treat.</p><h2>What are cold sores?</h2><p>Cold sores are small blisters that develop on and around the lips. The blisters are filled with fluid. Cold sores are also called fever blisters. Cold sores are a common condition caused by a virus. Cold sores cannot be cured. Your child can take steps to have them less often and for a shorter time.</p><p>For most children, the virus only causes sores around the mouth. The sores may be painful but will go away. They often come back. Some children can become very sick from the virus. Those particularly at risk include newborn babies, children with weak immune systems and children with <a href="/Article?contentid=773&language=English">eczema</a>.</p> ​<h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>Cold sores are very common and contagious.</li> <li>There is no cure for cold sores. They can be prevented and controlled.</li> <li>The first episode is usually the most severe.</li> <li>Your child may require an antiviral medication or an ointment to rub on their skin.</li> </ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of cold sores</h2> <p>The first infection is usually the most severe. The child’s gums, palate and tongue become red and swollen. They become covered with blisters. The child often has a <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">high fever</a>. They may be very irritable. They may refuse to eat or drink because of pain. Symptoms usually last seven to 14 days. Some children need pain medication. They may rarely require admission to the hospital for help with pain and <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=English">dehydration</a>.</p> <p>The virus becomes inactive in nerve cells. It may start again in the form of cold sores: about four to 12 hours before the actual blisters appear on your child’s skin, there will be a tingling sensation around the infected area. One blister or a few small blisters surrounded by red and inflamed skin will appear in that area. The blisters will be itchy or sore. They will likely burst within a few days. The clear fluid will then form a crust. The sore will heal on its own, without scarring, within a week. </p> <p>Usually the blisters appear around the mouth or on the lips. Sometimes they can also appear on other areas of the skin, eyes and fingers. </p><h2>Causes</h2> <p>A virus called herpes simplex type 1 causes cold sores. Another type of virus, herpes simplex type 2, is usually responsible for genital herpes, but it can also cause sores on the face.</p> <p>Children usually get infected by coming in close contact with saliva or open lesions of an infected person. If your child has a cold sore, they should avoid close contact with babies, children with eczema or people with a weak immune system. However, people who carry the virus and do not have obvious cold sores can infect others. </p> <p>Once your child has been infected, the virus lies inactive in the nerve cells of the skin. Over-tiredness, a weak immune system, chapped lips, fever, menstruation, stress or exposure to the sun may trigger an outbreak. Most people will get recurrent cold sores from the same trigger.</p> <p>There is no cure for cold sores. Your child will likely have the sores throughout life. The frequency varies. Some people get cold sores as often as once a month. Some only get them once or twice a year.</p><h2>What your child's doctor can do for cold sores</h2> <p>Pain medications may be prescribed. Anti-viral medications may be helpful if it is diagnosed early. In general, cold sores clear up without treatment in three to seven days. Your child's doctor may prescribe a treatment to rub on the skin. But this type of treatment is only effective when applied to the skin at the first sign of infection. </p><h2>Complications</h2> <p>The following complications can occur but are rare:</p> <ul> <li>dehydration and severe pain</li> <li>eye infections </li> <li>severe skin infections, usually in people with underlying skin diseases like eczema </li> </ul> <p>Infection of other organs like the brain or liver may occur, more commonly in young babies or people who have weak immune systems. These can cause severe illness or death.</p><h2>When to seek medical assistance</h2> <p>See a doctor if you notice any of the following:</p> <ul> <li>blisters or pain in or around the eye</li> <li>high fever </li> <li>confusion or change in behaviour</li> <li>if your child appears very unwell or is not drinking well</li> <li>blisters anywhere on the body if the baby or child has a weak immune system</li> </ul>
قروح البرد (الهرپس البسيط)ققروح البرد (الهرپس البسيط)Cold sores (herpes simplex)ArabicDermatologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)MouthSkinConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z6.0000000000000074.0000000000000803.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<h2>النقاط الرئيسية </h2><ul><li>قروح البرد شائعة جدا ومعدية.</li><li>لا يوجد علاج لقروح البرد. ويمكن الوقاية منها او السيطرة عليها.</li><li>الحادثة الاولى تكون عادة الاكثر شدة.</li><li>قد يحتاج طفلك الى دواء مضاد للفيروسات او مرهم للفرك على جلده</li></ul>
唇疱疹(单纯疱疹)唇疱疹(单纯疱疹)Cold sores (herpes simplex)ChineseSimplifiedDermatologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)MouthSkinConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z74.00000000000006.00000000000000803.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>简要概述了儿童唇疱疹(也称为单纯疱疹)的症状、病因、治疗和预防。</p>
唇疱疹(單純疱疹)唇疱疹(單純疱疹)Cold Sores (Herpes simplex)ChineseTraditionalDermatologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)MouthSkinConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z74.00000000000006.00000000000000803.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z簡要概述了兒童唇疱疹(也稱爲單純疱疹)的症狀、病因、治療和預防。
Feux sauvages (boutons de fièvre ou Herpes simplex)FFeux sauvages (boutons de fièvre ou Herpes simplex)Cold sores (herpes simplex)FrenchDermatologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)MouthSkinConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z6.0000000000000074.0000000000000803.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Sommaire facile à comprendre des symptômes, des causes, du traitement et de la prévention des feux sauvages, que l’on appelle aussi l’herpès simplex.</p><h2>Que sont les feux sauvages?</h2><p>Les feux sauvages sont de petites cloques qui se développent sur et autour des lèvres. Les cloques sont remplies de liquide. On appelle aussi les feux sauvages des boutons de fièvre. Les feux sauvages sont une maladie courante causée par un virus. On ne peut pas guérir les feux sauvages. Votre enfant peut prendre des mesures pour en avoir moins souvent et moins longtemps. </p><p>Chez la plupart des enfants, ce virus ne cause que des boutons autour de la bouche. Ces boutons peuvent être douloureux, mais ils disparaîtront. Ils reviennent souvent. Certains enfants peuvent être très malades en raison de ce virus. Les personnes particulièrement à risque comprennent les nouveau-nés, les enfants qui ont un système immunitaire affaibli et les enfants atteints d’eczéma.</p> <br><h2>À retenir</h2> <ul> <li>Les feux sauvages sont très courants et contagieux.</li> <li>Il n’existe aucun remède permettant de guérir les feux sauvages. On peut les prévenir ou les traiter.</li> <li>Le premier épisode est habituellement le plus grave.</li> <li>Votre enfant pourrait avoir besoin d’un antiviral ou d’un onguent à appliquer sur la peau.</li></ul><h2>Signes et symptômes des feux sauvages</h2> <p>La première infection est habituellement la plus sévère. Les gencives, le palais et la langue de l’enfant deviennent rouges et enflés. Ces endroits se recouvrent de cloques. L’enfant présente souvent une forte fièvre. Il pourrait être très irritable. Il pourrait refuser de manger ou de boire en raison de la douleur. Les symptômes durent habituellement entre 7 et 14 jours. Certains enfants ont besoin d’analgésiques. Ils ont rarement besoin d’être admis à l’hôpital pour obtenir de l’aide contre la douleur et la déshydratation.</p> <p>Le virus devient inactif dans les neurones. Il peut redevenir actif sous forme de feux sauvages : entre 4 et 12 heures avant que les boutons eux-mêmes poussent sur la peau de votre enfant, il ressentira un picotement autour de la région infectée. Une cloque ou quelques petites cloques entourées d’une peau rouge et enflammée apparaîtront dans cette région. Les cloques causeront des démangeaisons ou seront douloureuses. Elles éclateront probablement après quelques jours. Le liquide clair forme ensuite une croûte. La plaie guérira toute seule, sans causer de cicatrice, en une semaine. </p> <p>Les cloques apparaissent habituellement autour de la bouche ou sur les lèvres. Elles peuvent parfois apparaître sur d’autres régions de la peau, des yeux et des doigts. </p><h2>Causes</h2> <p>Le virus que l’on appelle <em>Herpes simplex</em> de type 1 cause les feux sauvages. Un autre virus, <em>Herpes simplex</em> de type 2, cause habituellement l’herpès génital, mais il peut aussi être à l’origine de boutons sur le visage. </p> <p>Les enfants sont habituellement infectés en entrant en étroit contact avec la salive ou des lésions ouvertes d’une personne infectée. Si votre enfant a des feux sauvages, il doit éviter tout contact étroit avec les bébés, les enfants qui font de l’eczéma et les personnes qui ont un système immunitaire affaibli. Cependant, les personnes porteuses du virus et qui n’ont pas de feux sauvages apparents peuvent en infecter d’autres. </p> <p>Une fois que votre enfant est infecté, le virus reste inactif dans les neurones de la peau. La fatigue excessive, un système immunitaire <span>affaibli<span style="display:inline-block;"></span></span>, les lèvres gercées, la fièvre, les menstruations, le stress et l’exposition au soleil peuvent déclencher une poussée de boutons. Chez la plupart des gens, le même déclencheur provoquera des feux sauvages.</p> <p>Il n’existe aucun remède permettant de guérir les feux sauvages. Votre enfant aura probablement des feux sauvages pendant toute sa vie. Leur fréquence varie. Certaines personnes ont des feux sauvages fréquemment, une fois par mois. D’autres en ont une ou deux fois par année. </p><h2>Ce que le médecin de votre enfant peut faire pour traiter les feux sauvages</h2> <p>Des analgésiques pourraient être prescrits. Les antiviraux pourraient être utiles en cas de diagnostic précoce. En règle générale, les feux sauvages disparaissent sans traitement en 3 à 7 jours. Le médecin de votre enfant pourrait prescrire un traitement à appliquer sur la peau. Cependant, ce type de traitement n’est efficace que s’il est appliqué sur la peau dès le premier signe d’infection. </p><h2>Complications</h2> <p>Les complications suivantes peuvent se produire, quoique rarement :</p> <ul> <li> déshydratation et douleur aiguë;</li> <li> infections oculaires; </li> <li> graves infections de la peau, habituellement chez les personnes qui ont déjà d’autres troubles de la peau tels que l’eczéma. </li></ul> <p>L’infection d’autres organes tels que le cerveau et le foie est possible, particulièrement chez les jeunes bébés et les personnes qui ont un système immunitaire affaibli. Elle peut entraîner une grave maladie ou la mort.</p><h2>Quand demander une aide médicale</h2> <p>Consultez un médecin si vous remarquez l’un des signes suivants :</p> <ul> <li>cloques ou douleur dans les yeux ou autour d’eux;</li> <li>forte fièvre;</li> <li>confusion ou changement de comportement;</li> <li>air malade ou difficulté à boire;</li> <li>cloques quelque part sur le corps si le bébé ou l’enfant a un système immunitaire affaibli</li></ul>
Herpes labial (virus del herpes simple)HHerpes labial (virus del herpes simple)Cold Sores (Herpes simplex)SpanishNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z74.00000000000006.00000000000000803.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>El herpes labial o llagas de fiebre son pequeñas ampollas que se desarrollan sobre los labios. Infórmese aquí sobre el tratamiento herpes labial en niños.</p>
வாய்ப்புண்/கோல்ட் சோர் (அக்கி)வாய்ப்புண்/கோல்ட் சோர் (அக்கி)Cold Sores (Herpes simplex)TamilNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z74.00000000000006.00000000000000803.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z
پھنسیاں اور چھالےپپھنسیاں اور چھالےCold Sores (Herpes simplex)UrduNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z74.00000000000006.00000000000000803.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z

 

 

 

 

Cold sores (herpes simplex)793.000000000000Cold sores (herpes simplex)Cold sores (herpes simplex)CEnglishDermatologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)MouthSkinConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z5.7000000000000073.3000000000000827.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Information on cold sores (herpes simplex): what they are, common signs and symptoms, causes, complications and how to treat.</p><h2>What are cold sores?</h2><p>Cold sores are small blisters that develop on and around the lips. The blisters are filled with fluid. Cold sores are also called fever blisters. Cold sores are a common condition caused by a virus. Cold sores cannot be cured. Your child can take steps to have them less often and for a shorter time.</p><p>For most children, the virus only causes sores around the mouth. The sores may be painful but will go away. They often come back. Some children can become very sick from the virus. Those particularly at risk include newborn babies, children with weak immune systems and children with <a href="/Article?contentid=773&language=English">eczema</a>.</p> ​<h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>Cold sores are very common and contagious.</li> <li>There is no cure for cold sores. They can be prevented and controlled.</li> <li>The first episode is usually the most severe.</li> <li>Your child may require an antiviral medication or an ointment to rub on their skin.</li> </ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of cold sores</h2> <p>The first infection is usually the most severe. The child’s gums, palate and tongue become red and swollen. They become covered with blisters. The child often has a <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">high fever</a>. They may be very irritable. They may refuse to eat or drink because of pain. Symptoms usually last seven to 14 days. Some children need pain medication. They may rarely require admission to the hospital for help with pain and <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=English">dehydration</a>.</p> <p>The virus becomes inactive in nerve cells. It may start again in the form of cold sores: about four to 12 hours before the actual blisters appear on your child’s skin, there will be a tingling sensation around the infected area. One blister or a few small blisters surrounded by red and inflamed skin will appear in that area. The blisters will be itchy or sore. They will likely burst within a few days. The clear fluid will then form a crust. The sore will heal on its own, without scarring, within a week. </p> <p>Usually the blisters appear around the mouth or on the lips. Sometimes they can also appear on other areas of the skin, eyes and fingers. </p><h2>Causes</h2> <p>A virus called herpes simplex type 1 causes cold sores. Another type of virus, herpes simplex type 2, is usually responsible for genital herpes, but it can also cause sores on the face.</p> <p>Children usually get infected by coming in close contact with saliva or open lesions of an infected person. If your child has a cold sore, they should avoid close contact with babies, children with eczema or people with a weak immune system. However, people who carry the virus and do not have obvious cold sores can infect others. </p> <p>Once your child has been infected, the virus lies inactive in the nerve cells of the skin. Over-tiredness, a weak immune system, chapped lips, fever, menstruation, stress or exposure to the sun may trigger an outbreak. Most people will get recurrent cold sores from the same trigger.</p> <p>There is no cure for cold sores. Your child will likely have the sores throughout life. The frequency varies. Some people get cold sores as often as once a month. Some only get them once or twice a year.</p><h2>What your child's doctor can do for cold sores</h2> <p>Pain medications may be prescribed. Anti-viral medications may be helpful if it is diagnosed early. In general, cold sores clear up without treatment in three to seven days. Your child's doctor may prescribe a treatment to rub on the skin. But this type of treatment is only effective when applied to the skin at the first sign of infection. </p><h2>Complications</h2> <p>The following complications can occur but are rare:</p> <ul> <li>dehydration and severe pain</li> <li>eye infections </li> <li>severe skin infections, usually in people with underlying skin diseases like eczema </li> </ul> <p>Infection of other organs like the brain or liver may occur, more commonly in young babies or people who have weak immune systems. These can cause severe illness or death.</p><h2>Prevention</h2> <p>Your child can take the following steps to guard against cold sores, prevent spreading them to other parts of the body or to avoid spreading the virus to another person: </p> <ul> <li>Avoid kissing and skin contact with people while blisters are present.</li> <li>Avoid sharing items like food utensils and lip balm that can spread the virus.</li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=1981&language=English">Keep hands clean</a>.</li> <li>Be careful about touching other parts of the body, especially the eyes and genital area.</li> <li>Avoid triggers such as undue stress, getting a cold or flu, a lack of sleep and over-exposure to the sun.</li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=308&language=English">Use sunblock</a>.</li> </ul><h2>When to seek medical assistance</h2> <p>See a doctor if you notice any of the following:</p> <ul> <li>blisters or pain in or around the eye</li> <li>high fever </li> <li>confusion or change in behaviour</li> <li>if your child appears very unwell or is not drinking well</li> <li>blisters anywhere on the body if the baby or child has a weak immune system</li> </ul><img alt="" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/cold_sores.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/cold_sores.jpgcoldsoresCold sores (herpes simplex)False

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