Surely at some point a herpes has visited your lips. This painful blister that appears as a result of a sudden alteration of our emotions, whether it is a worry, pressure or concern. After a few days, a stinging sensation announces its arrival.
He stress herpes It is normal and, furthermore, it is a clear sign of how emotions affect health.
The problem with herpes is that once it appears for the first time, this type of infection will reappear at any time. The virus remains dormant in the body and herpes appears unexpectedly. In the end, you end up getting used to its reappearance when you fall ill, have emotional disorders or when your defenses are down.
The following herpes can be distinguished:
Types of herpes
Herpes simplex (HS1)
It is the most common herpes, known as cold sores or fever blisters. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infectionIt occurs after having had a mild illness, but there is no need to worry. For example, when you have a fever, it is common for it to appear through the nose, lips or chin.
Herpes zoster
Yes, herpes and stress go hand in hand, but you have to be careful. Although it usually appears in people over 50 years old, a chronic stress for a season it can favors the outbreak of herpes zoster.
It is an infection that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus when it is reactivated. The result is a rash anywhere on the body, especially the back, chest, or face.
It is important to understand that this herpes appears when you spend weeks or even months with a constant alteration of your mood, for example with chronic stress or depression.
Herpes simplex virus 2 (HS2)
It is the herpes that appears in the genitals in the form of a lesion on the skin or internal mucous membranes. Although arises through sexual transmissionmood can trigger the outbreak. Again, stress plays a key role.
Genital herpes increases the chance of developing cervical cancer. You need to see your doctor for regular check-ups and follow the medical treatment prescribed to you.
Phases of herpes
The herpes outbreak can last between 7 and 12 days and manifests itself in several ways. The phases it usually goes through are:
- First you will feel itching, tightness and itching in the area. It occurs 1 or 2 days before the herpes finally appears.
- Small ones appear blisters filled with liquid.
- These blisters eventually break open and a blister forms. superficial wound and suppurating. This is the phase with the greatest risk of contagion.
- Cicatrizationa crust dry that may bleed.
- Eventually, the scab heals and falls off on its own.
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Causes of the appearance of herpes and its relationship with stress
There are many Factors that influence herpes outbreak:
- Fatigue
- Stress, both physical and emotional
- Menstruation
- Hormonal changes
- Fever
- Cold or flu
- Atmospheric conditions such as wind or cold
- Excessive sun exposure
You can also have herpes by contagionIf you are in contact with a person who has it or you use their objects, it is normal for one to appear.
Don't forget that if you have a fever and you have touched it, it is essential to wash your hands. disinfection is the best option to avoid infecting him. In addition, there are some special dressings which are placed on the lip (and which, being transparent, are quite discreet) which reduce the risk of contagion.
Tips to avoid herpes
- Try not to stress yourself outFollowing a routine and planning your time will prevent you from facing stressful situations.
- Be careful what you think and what you say to yourself. The negative thoughts you have affect your mental health and they generate a cluster of emotions that you don't know how to manage.
- Rest. Good sleeping habits contribute to the balance of immune system levels.
- Protect your lips of the air, the cold and the sun.
- Wear a balanced diet.
- Play sports.
- Protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases.
Even if you are more than used to having herpes, either because you have an exam or because you are going to meet up with your partner, you should keep in mind that they are a manifestation of emotions or moods.
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