🛡️Relapse prevention
Manage stress.
Get enough sleep.
Use a lip balm with sun protection factor (SPF).
Maintain good overall health by:
balanced diet,
regular physical activity,
sufficient water intake,
stable sleep pattern.
🧼How not to infect others?
During an exacerbation:
avoid kissing and close contact,
do not use shared lipsticks, utensils, drinks or towels,
wash your hands more often,
Do not touch your face, especially your eyes.
🧑⚕️When should you see a doctor?
if relapses are frequent (more than 6 times a year),
if the ulcers are very painful or take a long time to heal,
if the rash is near the eyes,
if your immune system is weakened.