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.
A person with a cold sore (from herpes simplex virus type 1) can spread the infection and give a person genital lesions during oral sex. Itâs not limited to just the mouth and lip area. HSV can also spread and infect other areas of the body, such as the eyes or the brain, but this is rare.