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What are cold sores?
The illness is characterised by groups of fluid-filled blisters which appear on red swollen areas of the skin or on the mucous membranes. The areas can be very tender and very painful. But the blisters will heal without scarring but will have a tendency to recur.
The virus lies dormant (inactive) in the nerves at the junction of skin and mucous membranes. And every now and then the dormant viruses become active and this is what causes cold sores. The onset of the dreaded cold sore is first felt as a tingling sensation in the area followed by the raising and subsequent blistering of the skin. The sores will become covered by scabs that will typically, fall off after 7 to 10 days. The virus can spread until the sores are completely covered by scabs.
The thoughts of getting a cold sore can be very distressing for some people and is on the whole a very unpleasant experience to go through.
Causes
The virus can only be transmitted by close personal contact such as kissing, and are usually passed on in early childhood when someone is kissed by a person such as a family member, with an active cold sore. The virus goes through the skin and travels up the nerve, where it lies dormant until triggered.
Attacks can be triggered by... .
- fatigue, tiredness and lack of sleep .
- colds or other viruses that weaken the body's defences.
- strong sunlight and cold winds.
- (Always put a high factor Lip balm on lips when going out in high sunlight, and try to wear a wide brimmed hat .)
- emotional upset.
- menstrual periods.
- when the body is run down etc
- Stress to the body.
Triggers can be different for each individual.
Help your body to fight the virus.
Stress burns up large amounts of nutrients needed for a good immune system, thus weakening your defenses. lowering amounts of B and C vitamins, magnesium, calcium and potassium all these are lowered in the body from stress. and can be a factor in cold sores occurring.
Other kinds of physical stress triggers that will cause cold sore outbreaks are colds, flu and fevers, sunburn, dental procedures, and any accidental damage to the body. Mental stress triggers may include problems with people or jobs, accidents, Giving birth or upcoming weddings or a death in the family.
Always change your toothbrush just after the blister appears as it can harbor the cold sore virus, and change again when the cold sore is gone.
Use a small personal tube of toothpaste that only you use during the virus attack and discard after the cold sore has gone.
Also avoid arginine-rich foods such as , cola, peas, chocolate, beer, grain cereals, peanuts, gelatin, and cashew nuts.
Relaxation techniques can go a long way in the relief of stress and not only keep your mental state on a even keel but will also help your body to help itself.
Cautions.
- The sores may become infected by bacteria.
- If the condition spreads to the eyes, it can damage vision.
- In atopic dermatitis sufferers , the cold sores can, in rare cases, spread to larger parts of the body.
- Very large cold sores can be a sign that another disease, pneumonia or HIV for example, has weakened the body's defences
- The main thing to remember is ALWAYS wash your hands after treating/touching the infected area.
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