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Definition of Herpes labialis

1. Noun. Caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).

Medical Definition of Herpes labialis

1. An infection of the lips or mouth which results in a blistery sore that is caused by Herpes simplex type 1. Painful blisters (eventually becoming ulcers) will often presenting on the lips or nasal mucosa. Infected individuals should avoid contact with others due to potential for transfer of the infection. Herpes labialis tends to be recurrent and often exacerbated by stress, sunlight, fever or illness. Treatment includes the use of antiviral creams (acyclovir) and oral medications (acyclovir). Pre-treatment with oral acyclovir, in those prone to cold sores (prior to sun exposure, etc.) has been shown to decrease exacerbations. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Herpes Labialis

Literary usage of Herpes labialis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease by Philadelphia Neurological Society, American Neurological Association, Chicago Neurological Society, New York Neurological Association (1897)
"THE SIGNIFICANCE OF herpes labialis IN THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS BETWEEN ... The conclusions reached are: I. herpes labialis is a rare symptom in ..."

2. On diseases of the skin: A System of Cutaneous Medicine by Erasmus Wilson (1868)
"herpes labialis, a frequent consequence of an inflammatory cold, or of slight febrile disturbance of the system, begins with itching, redness, heat, ..."

3. Pathology and treatment of diseases of the skin: For Practitioners and Students by Moriz Kaposi (1895)
"The term herpes labialis, or, according to Hebra, herpes facialis, is applied to ... The appearance of herpes labialis or facialis is not by any means to be ..."

4. The Diseases of Children: A Work for the Practising Physician by Meinhard von Pfaundler, Arthur Schlossmann, Henry Larned Keith Shaw, Linnæus Edford La Fétra, Luther Emmett Holt (1912)
"Frequently also, only the appearance of a herpes labialis (see Fig. 82) on the third or fourth day induces FIG. 82. an examination of the lungs. ..."

5. Medical Record by George Frederick Shrady, Thomas Lathrop Stedman, Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress) (1902)
"Xo spleen enlargement or herpes labialis were present. These attacks were repeated seven times between February and October, 1899. ..."

6. Handbook of Diseases of the Skin by Hugo Ziemssen (1885)
"It is customary to consider herpes labialis as the consequence of a morbid ... herpes labialis is a quite painless cutaneous affection, and the slight ..."

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