Question 1

why do some ethnicities not get cold sores?

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Are you sure about: This?  I tried to research it in order to respond to your question but wasn't able to find any information about ethnicities without cold sores. If you can provide more clarification that would be helpful.

Question 2

do cold sores itch?

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They can: A cold sore is a lesion with blisters (lip, chin, cheek, nostril & sometimes mouth) which causes burning, pain & itching.

Question 3

what are cold sores?

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Herpes: Cold sores around the mouth are usually herpes simplex type 1.  They can also occasionally be type 2.  The sores or ulcers are reactions to the virus replicating in a nerve cell and manifesting on the skin.  The fluid inside the sore is full of new virus.  See your doctor so you can be prescribed a medication to control the virus.

Question 4

what causes cold sores?

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Herpes virus: Cold sores are typically caused by the type i herpes virus. It is very common and distinct from genital herpes, which is typically caused by the type ii herpes virus, although there is some overlap between the two.

Question 5

how do cold sores accur?

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Herpes virus returns: Cold sores on the lips or near the lips, are usually caused by recurrent oral herpes virus. They start as a slightly raised reddish area, then form a cluster of tiny blisters, which break open soon, leaving a sore (ulcer) to heal up over a week. Sores appear more often when one is under stress or is ill from another illness. Younger babies with herpes should see a doctor when a sore appears.

Question 6

how to remove cold sores?

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Lemon balm: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores.

Question 7

can sex cause cold sores?

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Yes - oral sex: One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases situations that can occur is the transmission of herpes related cold sores to the genital area.

Question 8

i constantly get cold sores?

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Can be prevented: Cold sores on the lips or near the lips, are usually caused by oral herpes virus.  Sores appear more often when a person is under stress or is sick from another illness.  For older children and adults who get sores repeatedly, a doctor may prescribe an antiviral (acyclovir, valacyclovir, etc...) to prevent future outbreaks, or to start treating them the moment a lip area starts to tingle or swell.

Question 9

how can i cure my cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can treat: Cold sores on or near the lips are herpes virus infections, and resolve in most people in a week. Oral antiviral drugs, such as Acyclovir and several others, are effective in preventing outbreaks of cold sores, decreasing the severity of sores, and shortening the healing time of sores. Topical lip balms with anti-viral abilities can help, but not as much as the oral medications do.

Question 10

how long can cold sores last?

Accepted Answer

5-10 DAYS: Some meds help to shorten the duration of symptoms.

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