Cold sore (herpes simplex)
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What is cold sore (herpes simplex)?
Oral herpes simplex is caused by human herpesviruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 or HSV-2). It is characterized by small fluid-filled vesicles on the skin or a mucous membrane with a raised base often referred to as cold sores or fever blisters.
Common symptoms reported by people with cold sore (herpes simplex)
Treatments taken by people for cold sore (herpes simplex)
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Compare treatments taken by people with cold sore (herpes simplex)
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Got a question about living with cold sore (herpes simplex)? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has cold sore (herpes simplex) on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 70 say cold sore (herpes simplex) is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 37 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 7 | |
| 20-29 years | 8 | |
| 30-39 years | 2 | |
| 40-49 years | 10 | |
| 50-59 years | 5 | |
| 60-69 years | 5 | |
| 70+ years | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 48 | |
| Female | 114 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 68 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 23 |