Cold sores probably have ‘cold’ in their name because they may be triggered by colds, but they are caused by a completely different virus (called Herpes simplex) from the ones that cause colds. Cold sores can also appear when you get sunburnt or are sick. Hormone changes (such as when a girl has a period) or feeling stressed can also trigger cold sores.
Once you’ve had a cold sore the virus ‘hides’ in your nerve cells so that your immune system doesn’t know it’s there. As soon as something triggers it off, out come the cold sores again.Do you want to put a stop to you and your child cold sores NOW? Click here to find cold sore freedom in 3 days
Cold Sore Symptoms
- You get a tingling, burning feeling around the lips or nose
- A few hours later the skin becomes red and swollen
- Little blisters appear
- The blisters open and watery stuff comes out
- The sore dries up and a yellow scab forms on top
- The scab drops off about a week later leaving pink skin which heals without any scar
Cold Sore Precautions
Cold sores are usually triggered by something that a person does not have any control over (like getting a cold or feeling stressed). Some people are unlucky and get lots of cold sores and some are lucky and get very few.
If you are one of the unlucky people who get lots of cold sores:
- Try to stay healthy by eating healthy food, getting enough exercise and sleeping well (but this will not work all of the time)
- Try not to get sunburnt on your face (use a hat and sunscreen, or stay out of the sun)
- Don’t share towels, face cloths, cups or cutlery with other people who might catch cold sores from you
About 20% of kids between 5 and 18 years old get cold sores. Kids cold sores are no different than adults’, but for kids, the experience can be mysterious and embarrassing. If you want to get rid of this problem then check out this website http://fastcoldsorestreatment.com and say good bye to your problem for life!
