For such a wonderful gesture, it's also pretty revolting if you start to consider the viruses and bacteria that are passed when you kiss - from the common cold to glandular fever. Read on for tips to help you have the perfect pucker and ways to help prevent infection. The perfect pucker Kissable lips are easy to have if you just take a little care. This is the same family of viruses which causes genital herpes . They are contagious until the blisters completely heal over, usually after about a week.
Many people have the herpes virus.
Most of us develop antibodies to keep the virus under control. Cold sores clear up on their own after a week or so. This may shorten the duration of the attack, or even stop it altogether. Keep using the Zovirax according to the manufacturer's instructions. You could also take ibuprofen to ease inflammation and hold an ice cube on the affected area to bring short-term relief.