Lipsticks are cosmetics widely used by ladies as a form of beauty. Ladies like sharing this item with friends or family members which is not right. Lipstick should be used exclusively by one person but due to lack of knowledge, some ladies go to an extent of sharing it.
Medically, sharing lipstick is associated with health risks that can cause long-term effects on the body.
Here are diseases caused by sharing lipsticks
Oral herpes
Oral herpes are primarily characterized by formation of blisters on upper and lower lips, sides of the mouth and cheeks. It is caused by either herpes simplex 1 or herpes simplex. The blisters usually develops into sores which are painful in nature. According to truehealthline.com, It is a contagious disease and transmitted through sharing lipsticks.
In this case, ladies who are victimized are probable to transmit the disease to their fellows through sharing lipsticks.
Hepatitis B
It is a sexual transmitted disease caused by hepatitis b virus. It is usually transmitted through body fluids including saliva. According to truehealthline.com, the infection can also be transmitted through sharing lipsticks. Thus, a lady can pass the infection to her cordial friends.
Syphilis
It is a sexual transmitted disease with devastating consequences. It is caused by bacterium and transmitted through body fluids like saliva, vaginal dicharge, blood and semen. According to truehealthline.com it is reported that the ailment can be transmitted through sharing lipsticks resulting from saliva.