Cold Sore Treatment
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Cold Sore Treatment
Cold sores are caused by a virus called the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This virus is very common and it’s estimated to affect approximately 67% of the world’s population. The virus is caught by coming into contact with other people with an active infection. This is often during childhood when children come into close contact through activities such as play.
For most of your life, the virus will lie dormant in your skin, suppressed by your immune system. Occasionally the virus will reactivate causing a cold sore. This is often when your immune system is temporarily weakened, for example through stress or illness.
Cloud Pharmacy offers a range of treatments for cold sores. Complete a free online consultation to see which treatments are suitable for you, and get them delivered straight to your door if prescribed.
What Is a Cold Sore?
Cold sores are small fluid-filled blisters that develop on and around the lips. This common viral infection is spread via close contact with other people, including kissing and oral sex. Even when blisters can’t be seen, the infection is still contagious.
Cold sores can begin with a tingling or itchy feeling and become more painful. There is no cure for cold sores, but symptoms can be eased with the right medicines and treatment.
What Causes Cold Sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex (HSV). There are two types of the HSV virus; HSV-1 usually causes cold sores, whereas HSV-2 is responsible for genital herpes. However, both types can spread to the face or genitals through close contact.
HSV can be spread via kissing or oral sex, and the infection can also be passed on through sharing towels, razors and food utensils. When oozing blisters are present, cold sores are most contagious. However, cold sores can be spread even when you don’t have any blisters.
Cold sores can be triggered by certain factors. We cover these factors further down the page.
Cold Sore Symptoms
he signs and symptoms of a cold sore include:
Blisters: tiny fluid-filled blisters usually appear on or around the border of the lips, but can sometimes develop inside your mouth or around your nose.
Tingling: a tingling or itching sensation is common around the lips before the blisters appear. This feeling typically begins about a day before the blisters.
Oozing: the blisters can burst, which leaves open sores which ooze a clear fluid.
Crusting: after blisters have oozed, they may crust over.
Fever: you may develop symptoms of fever – such as sweating, chills, headache and muscle aches – during a first-time cold sore outbreak.
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