there's fluid in the blisters. A cold sore can be annoying and painful, but is hardly ever harmful. The herpes virus will remain forever in your body though, and can get reactivated at a later time. That's why you can get a cold sore over and over again. There isn't any treatment to get the virus out of your body. So, what are the do's and don'ts when you've got a cold sore? - Don't touch the blisters and wash your hands regularly especially when you've touched the blisters by accident. A cold…
body through direct contact between an infected area and broken skin or mucous membrane of the mouth or genitals, as well as via respiratory droplets. In addition, this virus can be transmitted through bodily fluids such as semen, fluid from herpes blisters, saliva, and fluids in the female…
varicella zoster virus (VZV)”. Varicella commonly called Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease known as an uncomfortable, itchy rash. The rash is usually found on the face, chest, and back and then spreads to the rest of the body. The rash turns into blisters, and eventually into scabs. Chickenpox is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster virus. Distribution of the disease is multiplied by coughing or sneezing; making the disease highly contagious. The person will get over the virus, but…
Introduction Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx) is a type of eczema that causes very itchy (pruritic), fluid-filled blisters (vesicles) to form on the hands and feet. It can affect people of any age, but is more common before age 40. There is no cure, but treatment and certain lifestyle changes can help relieve symptoms. What are the causes? The cause of this condition is not known. What increases the risk? You are more likely to develop this condition if: You are older than 40. You are female. What…
condition. “Epidermolysis bullosa” (EB) “Is a group of rare inherited skin diseases that are characterized by the development of blisters following minimal pressure to…
that causes sores and blisters. It can be spread by the direct contact of an infected area to a non infected area or by the infected area touching an object and an unaffected area also touching that object (such as towels, fingers, ect). There are two types of the Herpes Simplex Virus; herpes type 1 (HSV1) and herpes type 2 (HSV2). Herpes type 1, or oral herpes, usually consists of blisters or sores around the mouth area. Herpes type 2, or genital herpes, can cause blisters or sores around the…
without any blister appearing on the surface. An example of a first degree burn would include a basic sunburn. Next is a second degree burn, these burns are a more serious as in the can develop blisters and crating thickening of the affected skin. Next is the third degree burn. This burn is the most serious, and goes all the way to the dermal section of the skin. To add with the first 3 degrees some, say there is…
HSV-1 is also known as oral herpes. It can cause cold sores and fever blisters around your mouth and/or on your face. HSV-1 is less contagious than . While as HSV-2 generally is responsible for genital herpes outbreaks. What is Zosters? Zosters is also known as shingles. Zoster is a painful skin rash that's caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). This rash can develop on one side of the face or body. It forms blisters that typically scab over in 7 to 10 days and clears up…
Unfortunately hand-foot mouth disease is not limited to children. My cousin, Amber has a 3 year-old daughter, Abigail who attends day care. Abigail was starting to run a little fever and shortly after the blisters showed up on her hands, feet and on her tongue. Amber was so baffled by the blisters that soon turned in too ulceration, so she immediately took Abby to her pediatrician and was diagnosed with hand-foot-mouth disease. The pediatrician expressed to Amber that this disease was very…
Discovered only recently, the oldest cave painting was found in Spain, believed to be left by the Neanderthals and is now the oldest and historical cave paintings discovered. A previous painting found in France was dated to be from 37,000 years ago, is now replaced by the Spanish cave painting, believed to be more than 48,000 years ago. Now in modern days, paint is very common. There are many different varieties of paints and uses, such as acrylic, water-based, oil-based, sheen, latex, and…