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Cold
Sore Treatment
The goal of every
cold sore
treatment is to make sure that those sore and unsightly
blisters are
absent a lot more than they are present.
Cold sores are tiny
blisters that form mostly around the nostrils and lips but sometimes
also elsewhere on the face. The blisters break open and weep before
they crust over and disappear.
Cause of Cold
Sore
Cold
sores are caused by Herpes
Simplex virus, usually Herpes Simplex type1.
Genital herpes is caused in 70-80% by Herpes Simplex virus type2. The
virus itself lives in nerve endings. Nearly all of us carry the cold
sore virus even when it's not causing symptoms. This means that
millions of people are infected with the virus, but probably only a
quarter of those infected have symptoms of any kind.
A rise in
skin temperature - perhaps caused by fever or to much sunlight -
activates
the virus and they spread out from the nerve endings. That's why cold
sore is often called fever
blister. A local or general weakening of the
immune system is needed for an outbreak.
What
are
the Triggers for a Herpes outbreak?
-
Physical
or
mental stress
-
Excessive
cold or heat, including fever
-
Exposure
to strong sunlight
-
Menstruation
-
Local
skin trauma
- General ill
health and other
infections, such as a cold
Herpes Symptoms:
-
A tingling
sensation (itching and irritation) around the mouth
heralds the sore's
imminent arrival, usually within a day or two.
-
The
skin feels oversensitive to touch.
-
Raised, swollen
red area usually around the nostrils and lips.
-
Tiny blisters form on the spot.
-
Blisters enlarge, burst, oozes
fluid and become painful ulcers after 2 or 3 days.
-
The
ulcers crust over, form scabs.
They may crack and bleed easily.
- Fade
away in 7 to 10 days.
As you would
expect, herpes is highly contagious. There is 90% chance of catching it
if a member of the family has an active blister. The virus is
transmitted through skin contact, for example kissing.
Cold
sore that develops near
the eye is potentially dangerous and should be
seen by a doctor, as soon as symptoms, such as tingling or itching,
begin.
As you can see, cold sores are not only
annoying they can also be dangerous, so the cold sore treatment has a
great importance.
Are
you a cold
sore sufferer?
- Do you avoid getting out
in the world due to
your cold sore problem?
- Does
you life revolve around when your
next breakout will be?
- Do you
find yourself hiding your face
when other people are around?
Do
you want to have
your face back?
Yes, you do not have to
suffer from
cold sore any more!!!
It CAN be
cured safely for a
life....
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