Treatment advice for Cold Sores
- Antiviral herbal lip balms
- Antiviral herbs internal
- Immune stimulating herbs
What can I do to prevent Cold Sores?
- Stress management
- Wearing lip balm in the sun
- Antiviral creams
- Antiviral patches
- Antiviral medication
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Advice for Cold Sores
What causes Cold Sores?
- Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2
- Cold sores are a small cluster of fluid filled blisters found on or around the mouth
- After blister breaks a scab forms
- Cold sores can be reoccurring in some people
- Stress can increase risk of cold sores reoccurring
- Cold sores can be spread by kissing, sharing razors
What are the symptoms of Cold Sores?
Cluster of blisters around lip (mouth)
Cold sores happen in stages:
- You have a tingling, burning, or itching feeling.
- About 12 to 24 hours later, blisters form.
- The area becomes red, swollen, and painful
- The blisters break open, and fluid comes out. This usually lasts 2 or 3 days, but can last longer
- A scab forms on the sore. It might crack or bleed
- The scab falls off
In a first-time outbreak, you also might experience:
- Fever
- Painful gums
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Swollen lymph nodes
How is Cold Sores diagnosed?
- Physical Observation
- Sample of blister
