Rashes usually appear around the lips, nose, chin, or cheeks.
👄Symptoms
Before blisters appear, you often feel:
tingling, itching or burning,
redness and swelling in the lip area.
After 24–48 hours, the following are formed:
bubbles gathered in groups,
filling them with liquid,
bursting and crusting.
Healing usually takes 2–4 weeks.
Prompt treatment can reduce symptoms and the risk of infecting others.
💊Treatment
Complete elimination of the virus is not possible, but the condition can be alleviated by:
Antiviral medications (acyclovir, valacyclovir) – are most effective if taken at the first signs.
Ointments and creams (docosanol, lidocaine) – reduce pain and swelling.
Painkillers (ibuprofen, paracetamol) – relieve discomfort.
🌿Folk remedies
Aloe vera – soothes the skin.
Lemon balm – can speed up healing and reduce the risk of new rashes.
Tea tree oil – has an antiviral effect (must be diluted).
Vaseline or lip balm – prevent and reduce chapping.
