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.
How do members experience cold sore (herpes simplex)?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cold sore (herpes simplex)*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for cold sore (herpes simplex)*
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Who has cold sore (herpes simplex) on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 5 | |
| 20s | 24 | |
| 30s | 47 | |
| 40s | 60 | |
| 50s | 46 | |
| 60s | 21 | |
| 70+ | 16 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 59 | |
| Female | 147 |
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