Maquiagem em Herpes Labial: Aumenta Risco de Infecção e Atrasa Cicatrização

Applying cosmetics to active herpes labialis (cold sore) is contraindicated.

Risks

• Bacterial superinfection: Applicators harbor Staph/Strep → impetiginization (honey-crusted lesions).
• Occlusion: Makeup seals lesion → ↑ moisture, ↓ air → favors viral replication and bacterial growth.
• Mechanical irritation: Brushes/sponges disrupt fragile epithelium → pain, bleeding, spread.
• Autoinoculation: Contaminated makeup → other mucosal sites (eyes, genitals) or fomites.

Healing Optimization

• Leave lesion open to air.
• Topical antiviral (docosanol 10%, acyclovir 5%) at prodrome.
• Oral antiviral (valacyclovir 2g BID × 1 day) if started early.
• Cool compresses for pain/edema.
• Sun protection (UV triggers recurrence).

Concealment Alternatives

Hydrocolloid patches (Compeed) — absorb exudate, protect, conceal, accelerate healing. Can apply makeup over patch if needed.

Discard lip products used during outbreak.