I have had cold sores since I was young, but they always seem to happen around this time of year, especially since I am in college and stressed now...I know it's not really stress-related, as that's an old wives tale, but why does a cold sore come back? Why does it lie dormant some years?
2006-11-21 10:51:45 · 13 answers · asked by Bridget D 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
What causes a cold sore? A cold-sore episode is caused by the reactivation of the latent herpes simplex virus. An episode typically lasts ten days or longer and systemic flu-like symptoms often accompany the lip lesions, making a cold sore a physically and emotionally difficult condition. Medical experts have not determined the exact cause for reactivation, and a variety of stimuli, such as stress, illness and weather exposure, can precipitate a cold sore outbreak
Why are lips prone to cold sores? Lips are transitional tissue and do not contain the natural defense mechanisms endogenous to the skin and the mouth. Lips are naturally dry, have little natural sun protection, are particularly sensitive to dryness and damage, and thus are subject to complications such as carcinomas and cold sores.
What more can I do to help combat cold sores besides using Pure Lip products? Since cold sores are offset by stress, hormones, and environmental causes, be sure to get plenty of rest, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, take vitamins and supplements, and protect your lips from the sun and weather. If you get a cold sore, utilize Advil® or a pain reliever with Ibuprofen to help bring down the swelling.
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Why does a cold sore come back?
I have had cold sores since I was young, but they always seem to happen around this time of year, especially since I am in college and stressed now...I know it's not really stress-related, as that's an old wives tale, but why does a cold sore come back? Why does it lie dormant some years?
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2016-12-20 04:35:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cold sores are a variation of the herpes virus (gross)! Actually not gross, they're very common; however, once you get the virus, it could come back anytime. Too much sun on your lips can cause a cold sore (sun blister), I've also heard too mcuh sugar, not washing your face causes them too (although that might just be a lie concocted by my mother to make me eat less sugar and wash my face more). If Cold sores are bothering you, get some medication like abreeva or take lysine tablets.
2006-11-21 10:58:04 · answer #7 · answered by Allieway 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some triggers for cold sores are: fatigue, hormones, stress (it's not just an old wives tale!), trauma, cold weather, fever, cold or flu, and sun exposure.
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Good luck getting it to go away, I know they can be SUCH a pain in the ash!
2006-11-21 14:16:24 · answer #8 · answered by seaofcolour 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1. They cant be cured or even prevented as they are always lie dormant in the nerve cells of your skin. Fever, menstruation, stress and exposure to the sun may trigger an outbreak.
2006-11-21 10:57:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is a virus that never goes away. when you do not have a cold sore it is because the virus is dormant, but when you get stressed, it becomes active and it shows up. Get used to it and do not worry. There are some creams that will help you go through it faster.
2006-11-21 10:54:30 · answer #10 · answered by dltscyc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋