lips but sometimes on the nose or gums.
Blister rupture: The blisters break open, forming painful, red sores. This is the most contagious stage.
Ezoic
Scabbing: The sores dry out and develop a crust, which eventually falls off during healing.
A typical outbreak lasts about 7 to 10 days. While the sores heal, the virus stays dormant in the body and can become active again during certain triggers.
Ezoic
What Triggers an Outbreak?
Several factors can reactivate the virus and cause new sores:
Emotional or physical stress
Exposure to sunlight
