With cold sores, most people think “herpes” and then move on-especially since cold sores are so common. To numb the pain that some people just don’t understand (and the injustice of it all) try holding an ice cube directly on the sore for as long as possible, and then put on a...
Similarly, avoid oral sexual activity during an outbreak. This can risk transmitting the virus and infecting the other person with genital herpes. 3 Avoid sharing certain items. Do not share drinking glasses, straws, toothbrushes, razors, towels, or other items that have come in contact with som...