Cold sores are small, quite painful types of blister that shows up around or on your mouth and lips, although they are also prone to appearing on your chin, nose, fingers, and sometimes even in your mouth cavity, although this kind of cold sore is quite rare. They usually last about six to ten days and are quite common. There may be a bit of a tingling sensation or small pain for a couple of days before the actual cold sore appears, and this is also common.
A cold sore spears as a red blister that does eventually break. Puss will ooze out of it when this occurs. A crust will then form over the cold sore. After seven to ten days, this crust will peel away to reveal new, pink skin. Cold sores do not generally leave a scar.
What causes a cold sore? Well, don’t be alarmed, but it is a strain of the herpes virus. Just because you have a cold sore does not mean you have the sexually transmitted disease, though! As stated above, cold sores are very common. Herpes type 1 is responsible for cold sores, while herpes type 2 causes’ genital herpes. However, it is possible for both types of herpes to cause cold sores and genital sores. Both types of herpes are spread through contact with someone who is already infected, either by exchanging bodily fluids, sharing a drink or eating utensils, or even by using the same towel.
Once infected with herpes type 1, it will remain in your body at the location the cold sore appeared. You may develop another cold sore at or near the same location, especially if you experience high levels of stress, run a fever, or are in the sun too long. While you can’t prevent cold sores, by avoiding the triggers that cause them to reappear, you can reduce the number of cold sores you have.
Disclaimer
Nothing contained in this article is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it beused for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional’s advice.
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