Question:
what are the time periods between breakouts? could it appear as chapped lips?

Answer:
what are the time periods between breakouts? could it appear as chapped lips? i suspect i was purposly infected and the girlfriend i had gave me her valtex unknowingly... if that was the case what would i be looking for? please help...

Answer:
Ned everything is relative to the individual and their immune system. You could have one ob and then never have one again or have many horrible ob's.

If you are newly infected you may want to consider trying the antivirals for a while. Have you been diagnosed by a dr and did they prescribe Valtrex or Acyclovir for you. When it is a newly acquired infection the antivirals can help your body to control the ob until your body developes antibodies.

Oral ob's are different from genital but I can tell you that we all have different symptoms regardless of where it is located. Some get itchy and tingly sensations. Some get blisters or ulcers. Others get a rash or dry skin.

You might want to try Abreva it is for coldsores and works to keep them from spreading. I found it at Target for less than $14. which is a good price. It is a tiny tube but if you use it sparingly it will last for several ob's.