Question 1

got cold sore a week ago. after years without. almost gone just flat red spot. but my face is reddish like sunburn and  a little blotchy.

Accepted Answer

Reddish face: To minimize facial redness, avoid Sun, wind, spicey foods and alcohol. The vitamin niacin can cause redness also.

Question 2

can you get a cold sore on your lips after they are sun burnt?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sun burn can damage outer protective skin layer hence exposing to all sorts of viral and bacterial infections.

Question 3

what should i use on severely sun burnt lips that seem to have broken out into cold sore blisters.

Accepted Answer

Oral herpes: Oral herpes (cold sores) is often triggered by sunburn. If you have a past history of oral herpes and are pretty sure that's the problem, contact your doctor ASAP for a prescription of valacyclovir, which will speed healing. A single oral dose (2 grams) is all you need. Do it immediately:  waiting even a day or two markedly reduces effectiveness. Don't use any creams or ointments; none work well.

Question 4

how do cold sores accur?

Accepted Answer

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 5

how to remove cold sores?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

i constantly get cold sores?

Accepted Answer

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 7

what is the cause of cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Herpes virus, return: 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 8

how to stop recurring cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Talk to MD: First make sure that you don't have an immune problem. May need oral meds and suppression.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Burning and pain: A cold sore is caused by a common virus-herpes simplex. They begin as a burning sensation in the lip area and this is followed by the formation of a blister. The blister ruptures and leaves a painful ulceration that then crusts over and heals within 10-14 days. There are some topical agents that can speed healing or abort the formation of the blister if caught early.

Question 10

could i have an immunity to cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Most people have: Been exposed to herpes   simplex virus 1 at some point ; don't have cold sores.

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