Please share an interesting fact about dealing with cold sores.

Ignore: Tincture of myrrh is reputed to ameliorate cold sores when applied topically.

Ignore: Treat early, have medications on hand, and consider suppressive therapy if you get it monthly.

Ignore: Oregano oil can actually make it feel better, as can l-arginine.

Cold: Cold sores can spread to other areas than the mouth/lips.

First: First is tingling on lips, then fluid filled blister or blisters, 8 to 10 days they burst and crust.

Avoid: Avoid stressing, sun, sharing cups, or touching cold sores. These trigger outbreaks. Wash if exposed.

Ignore: Cold sores are herpes simplex virus outbreaks that occur when the virus activates in a nerve.

Antiviral: Antiviral therapy is most effective when started at the first sign of the cold sore.

Ignore: They can be contagious,to mouth and genitals,after the blisters r healed(viral shedding).

Contacting: Touching the sore to broken skin allows for transmission to another person or site.

Ignore: Start your antivirals when you first feel a burning or tingling sensation —it can prevent outbreak.

Ignore: Avoid kissing or oral sex if you have cold sores.