The most common viral infections in the world is herpes. The specific virus that causes cold sores is herpes simplex. Herpes simplex virus has two phases, an active phase where it causes cell damage and a latent phase where it does not develop or grow. We have to understand what causes cold sores which can help us to prevent and treat them. Stress, lack of sleep, fever, sun exposure, flu may trigger a recurrence and reactivate this type of virus. Herpes simplex virus type 1 usually causes cold sores while type 2 is usually responsible for genital herpes. HSV type 2 is rarer than HSV type 1. However, either type of the virus can cause sores in the facial area or on the genitals.
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Home Remedies for Cold Sores That Really Work
Saturday, January 16th, 2010Many doctors call cold sore the plague of humanity. More than 90% of people have the simplex herpes virus but don’t get cold sores until a catalyst causes it to erupt. In this article I will tell you what causes cold sores and what the best home remedies for cold sores are.
Cold sores are small, blister-like lesions which usually appear around the mouth, on other soft tissues inside your mouth, such as the inside of the cheek or the undersurface of the tongue. Cold sores are contagious, so you want to be careful that they don’t spread to other parts of your body or other people.
Cold Sores – What Are They and How to I Prevent Them?
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Cold sores are small fluid filled blisters that form around the mouth, which are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus I. Also known as Fever Blisters or Oral Herpes, the virus is present in the majority of the adult population, although many people never suffer a cold sore outbreak. While it is usually not a serious illness, the appearance of the blisters and the scabs that follow them can be extremely sore, but perhaps worse, particularly among the young, is the blow to self esteem that comes from the cold sores, which typically last from seven to ten days without treatment.
Preventing Cold Sores Without Expensive Cold Sore Remedies
Monday, January 11th, 2010Preventing cold sores (fever blisters – oral herpes) was once nearly impossible, but now quite simple. If you will let me explain in this article, you will quickly realize how easily you can be preventing cold sores.
Preventing cold sores (fever blisters, oral herpes) can often be done with nothing more than a daily intake of premium-quality vitamin supplements.
I know this may sound just too simple. Yes – you may be wondering why so many people suffer from these outbreaks when preventing cold sores can be achieved with such little effort.
Cold Sore Treatment – What Foods Cause and Cure Cold Sores?
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Avoiding foods in your diet that are high in arginine can help you greatly if you suffer from repeated cold sores.
The herpes simplex virus causes cold sores as a side-effect of its replication process. The main protein needed during replication is arginine.
If you get two or three (or more) cold sores per year, then this information can be of great help to you.
Our diet is one of top three causes of frequent cold sores. Most food choices contain many proteins. The two that have a serious affect on cold sores is arginine and lysine.
Suffer From Frequent Cold Sores? Cheap and Effective Cold Sore Treatment That You Need to Know
Saturday, December 26th, 2009A huge thank-you for choosing to visit and reading the following article. Great choice, hope you will enjoy it.
Millions of people in the US and in other parts of the world are affected by cold sores. To effectively get rid of a cold sore, you first need to fully understand how this virus does its damage. In case you do not know, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. The virus is normally latent deep in the nerve cells. It will only come alive and start replicating when it senses the conditions are just right. Stress is considered the cold sore triggers.
Banish Cold Sores! In 3 Simple Steps.
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Cold Sore Treatment – Get Rid Of Cold Sores Permanently.
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009Cold Sore Treatment And Remedies. Learn How To Get Rid Of Cold Sores Permanently And Safely In Just 3 Days By Natural Treatment.
Cold Sore Treatment – Get Rid Of Cold Sores Permanently.
Do you Suffer From Frequent Cold Sores?
Monday, December 14th, 2009Cold sores not only have an ugly appearance they also can be painful. When you feel that first tingle the immediate thought is one of hope that it will not be a big one. Along with the pain comes the awkwardness of it all especially when you eat, along with the fact that you cannot kiss your loved ones.
There are many remedies to deal with cold sores. I am going to touch on the ones that I have come across in this article. The fact with remedies is this. There are many variables. What will work for one person may not work for you.
