Summary. Hi I am James Cornish, I started with Barclays on the Barclays Degree Programme, working in various leadership roles in retail whilst completing my BA in Business Management and Leadership.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Yes, cold sores can spread to other parts of your body such as the eyes, hands, lips, and genitals. The constant flow of water and use of soap, while in the shower will help prevent the spreading of the virus but it will not kill it. To prevent the sores from spreading, try not to touch or pick at them.
Cold sores come from the oral herpes virus (HSV1) it's rarely caused by HSV2 which is genital herpes. If you kissed him on the mouth when he had a cold sore then there is a higher chance that you could get it. Cold sores can take any where from 1-4 weeks to show up.Keep an eye out for any itching, burning and or tingling symptoms occurring around your mouth. Even if you do get a cold sore you could have had it long before you kissed him.ften, that tingling turns into an itch, and then into a burning feeling. With it comes the resignation-you're about to get a cold sore. Cold sore blisters can show up anywhere from 2 to 20 days after the initial infection-although seven days is the average.