Then maybe it was not herpes ,I had a red point on my pussy and after two days was nothing .And never before and never after I didn't have again.
Yes ,once you have it ,it's with you for life,and the cold sore can break out again if you are run down ,stressed etc.Strong sunlight on the lips is also stated to potentially trigger re-emergence of a cold sore on the lips.The cold sore virus resides in nervous tissue not blood though.
Aciclovir was the first drug found to have antiviral properties.One of its main uses these days is in anti cold sore medications,usually as a white cream.It is sold over the counter in Ireland and has been for quite a few years, both in pharmacies and in at least three of the leading supermarket chains.Zovirax was the original brand name and this is the brand usually sold in supermarkets,other brand names now also exist as the drug is now out of patent and sold as a generic.To be most effective the cream has to be applied at the very first hint of the cold sore erupting often when people only have a "tingling" sensation. Even then the cold sore may still erupt but it is claimed that the duration and effects may be lessened if the product is properly applied.Wait too long to apply the product and it may have little effect.
I also had a scare once, thought it was genital herpes. It turned out, the two red dots were infact ingrown hair follicles! Still didn't see anyone as they didn't look nice, and didn't want to scare anyone thinking I'm infected or something.