A woman contracting herpes from a lipstick tester has raised concerns about makeup hygiene and shared cosmetics. Herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), spreads through contact and can cause ... Health and Me on MSN: Shared lipsticks, makeup items may spread herpes: Here’s how to stay safe Shared lipsticks, makeup items may spread herpes: Here’s how to stay safe It's possible for oral herpes to cause genital herpes and vice versa Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Genital herpes can be caused by HSV-1, commonly known as the virus causing cold sores.
Times Now: Woman Contracts Herpes from Lipstick Sample: Know Shocking Makeup Hygiene Risk Experts warned that makeup testers can become a breeding ground for germs. The repeated use of the open samples can spur their growth and can then spread by “double-dipping” and prompt the transfer of ... KXAN: Herpes’ connection to cancer: What doctors are learning from the virus (WGN) – Herpes can cause cold sores and fever blisters, and it may also hold the key to understanding cancer. One scientist has spent 30 years studying a virus so ubiquitous that it’s estimated to ...
