Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic The best thing to deal with this issue would be to get informed about herpes labialis; its signs and symptoms, modes of spread, when to suspect an outbreak, exacerbating factors etc. Firstly, herpes specially if acquired long ago does not recur as frequently as compared to a newly acquired infection. Exacerbating factors are stress, fever, strong sun, pregnancy, menstural cycle etc. So being aware about these factors would help you allay unnecessary fears about herpes. Herpes labialis is caused by a virus and is a localized infection, it wont spread to other parts of the body on its own, unless you auto-innoculate it with your fingers. So, if you ever develop active herpes, avoid touching it with your fingers and wash your hands frequently. Herpes is classical in its presentation of grouped discrete fluid filled lesions on the lip or oral mucosa. The diagnosis is clinical and usually there is no confusion in diagnosis. However, if you have any doubts about a particular episode or lesion being herpetic or otherwise, you must visit a specialist in your region for confirmation. Regards