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What Is A Cold Sore On The Mouth

de Art Writ, May 26th, 2011

Cold sore is a very annoying condition. Apart from the fact that it causes pain and discomfort to  the affected  area,  it  also  appears  in  the  most  delicate  and  taken-care-of  parts  of  our  face especially the lips, nose, mouth, eyelids and even the cheeks. The sores are also very common and tend to recur in the same area once the virus reactivates.

Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex I virus. The truth about this virus is that an estimated fifty to eighty percent of the world’s population has been exposed to herpes simplex virus… but not all will exhibit outbreaks. Various causes and conditions need to be present for an outbreak to occur and the most common condition is a lowered immune resistance.

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What To Do With A Cold Sore in the Nose?

de Art Writ, May 21st, 2011

Nobody would want to experience having a cold sore in the nose—let alone a cold sore in any part of the body, especially in the face. What makes cold sore in the nose so annoying is that apart from the pain it may cause you, cold sores can also be very disgraceful to the sight. What if you have a big meeting with the bosses and you have to face a pool of big wigs? What if you’re having a date with your fiancée and there’s no way you can back out? Definitely, getting a cold sore on the nose treatment is very important.

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Are Cold Sore Creams Effective?

de Art Writ, May 21st, 2011

Cold sores are caused by viruses that may have infected us at an earlier point. We may have taken these viruses when we were young or when we have contracted other viral diseases. These viruses are called herpes simplex I viruses. These viruses dwell inside our body and may remain inactive for years. When circumstances like low immune system, stress, infection and similar events occur, these viruses may become active and cause cold sores.

Cold sores usually affect the mouth and the nose. They may feel painful and sore for about a week. Once affected with cold sores, one should seek medical treatments which can help hasten the relief and recovery from these viruses.

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What Is Herpes Cold Sore?

de Art Writ, May 18th, 2011

Herpes cold sore is a disaster! Whether you are at school, work, going out with some friends, or even simply going out to do some groceries and shopping—a herpes cold sore will leave you without any face to present to the public, most especially if this herpes cold sore is so obvious to a person a few feet away!

Herpes cold sore is also referred to as fever blisters. These are caused by herpes simplex I virus. The worst thing about this type of herpes infection is that it can happen time and again. What happens with exposure to herpes virus is that it hides in our nerve endings. When instances like stress, low immune system, preexisting conditions occur, herpes simplex I virus may reactivate and lead to herpes cold sore. People who carry herpes may be unaware of this fact, and also, they can spread herpes to other people unknowingly.

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