Oral herpes, a sexually transmitted disease, typically causes lesions around the lips and mouth, but can also cause a cold sore on the nose or face.

Oral Herpes and Genital Herpes Cause Similar Symptoms

Oral herpes , caused by herpes simplex virus 1, can commonly cause a cold sore on the lips, but may also cause a cold sore on the nose or face. The genital herpes virus, herpes simplex virus 2, can cause sores on the genitals, but it can also cause symptoms on the mouth or face when transferred during oral sex.

Confidential STD Testing Diagnoses Symptoms

If a cold sore on the nose, mouth, or lips is present, STD testing can determine the cause of symptoms. Private STD testing for oral herpes, genital herpes, and other STDs is available through at home STD testing or private lab testing. If positive, our on-staff physicians can prescribe medication for herpes. To learn more how confidential STD testing works, or place an order for a genital herpes test, oral herpes test, or other STD tests, click here.