How do you get cold soars??
Question: i sometimes get them, and the are really anoying because they are huge and sometimes look like zits. they really bug me, and my brother gets them to. are they genaric?
Answers: Cold Sores are usually caused by stress. Any kind of stress: Tests, Oweing more money than you have, Strains on Relationships Etc.
I tend to get them right before my period begins (Cold sores AND Zits how fun) They are not normally genaric but anything is possible.
They are caused by the herpes virus. When your immune system is weak that is when you will most likely get a cold sore aka herpes outbreak. When you get them be sure you don't kiss anyone and don't share eating or drinking utensils as herpes is contagious.
It's either caused by the herpes simplex-1 or herpes simplex-2. Not sure which one, but it's harmless and 75% of the population has it. Even though you may not currently have a coldsore it's always there, the virus.
Cold sores are herpes. When your immune system is low and you're under environmental stress you get the outbreak.
It's a virus that lives in your body, and you never get rid of the virus, it just isn't always active. Not everyone has the virus. Some people are born with it, others get it from kissing someone else who has the virus. Now that you have the virus, theres nothing you can do about that, but you can sort of prevent the cold sores themselves. They occur when your immune system is weakened, which is why you get them in the winter, because it's cold. So stay warm, get enough sleep, and eat healthy and you'll probably get them less. Also, I think there might be medicines of some sort that make you less likely to get them, and there are things that you can put on a cold sore to help it heal. Ask your doctor about that, or look in the drugstore. And you can always use a small amount of skincolor makeup to make it less obvious. Even if you're a guy, don't be self conscious about it. Just make sure it matches your skin tone and is rubbed in enough that you can't tell you're wearing the makeup.
have you eaten at any dingy little Chinese restaurants lately, there's this Chinese food place close to were I live just off the strip. I like it because they are open till the wee hours of the morning. Every time I eat from there I get a cold soar. Don't eat food from Golden spice palace and you'll be fine.
Cold sores are basically mucocutaneous ulcerations of the lips and oral cavity caused by Herpes Simplex I virus. Herpes Simplex viruses are essentially grouped into types I & II, the latter occurring below the umbilicus (belly button) and the former above it.
Herpes Simplex I virus is extremely common and the majority of persons in industrialized nations have been exposed by age 6 months, primarily via their parents.
As with Shingles, which is caused by Varicella Zoster virus, Herpes Simplex I resides in neural tissue (nerves) and is activated by stress, illness or concommitant infection (say a cold, tonsillitis, etc). The ulcers tend to be painful and will last anywhere from 5-12 days.
The length of time the ulcers are present and the degree of tenderness can be mitigated by agents such as Valtrex or Zovirax. These are antiviral agents only available by prescription. They do not kill the virus but interrupt and/or stop its replication therefore decreasing the time you have the ulcers.
Local anesthetics, many of which are OTC (over-the-counter) medications will provide temporary pain relief.
This in not an inherited condition; that is, it is not genetic; it is the result of exposure to the virus from another person.
I hope this answers your questions.
DrEarp
You get them from someone else who has them. It is a virus so you can never get rid of it, but most of the time it's dormant. You can get them from being sick or stressed out. Use Abreva and take some lysine as soon as you feel one coming on. If you catch it in time, it usually won't get bigger. If they are really becoming a problem for you, go see a doctor. You can get on Valtrex or acyclovir (Zovirax) to help keep breakouts from happening.
First off, they're cold SORES, not soars. They're caused by a herpes virus, and are usually around the outside of your mouth on the edges of your lips. They flare up from time to time, and are contagious. Usually last for a few days and then crust over, finally healing. They are not GENERIC, nor are they GENETIC, which is what I think you mean (?) Simply means you've been exposed to the herpes virus at some time in your life. They are also called fever blisters. I found the following info on a website for you:
Hope this helps:)
What Causes Cold Sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes. Herpes is one of the most common viral infections in the world. The medical name for the specific virus that causes cold sores is herpes simplex.
There are two types of herpes simplex infection: herpes simplex virus one (called HSV-1 for short) and herpes simplex virus two (called HSV-2 for short). Although both can cause cold sores around a person's mouth, most are caused by HSV-1.
HSV-1 is so common that most Americans get infected with it, although many never have any symptoms. People can catch HSV-1 by kissing a person with a cold sore or sharing a drinking glass or utensils, so it's easy to see why there are so many cold sores around.
People who are infected with HSV-1 may get cold sores occasionally for the rest of their lives That's because even after the sores themselves dry up and go away, the virus stays in the body, waiting around for another time to come out and cause more sores. When a cold sore reappears, it is often in the same place as the previous one.
How Can I Keep From Getting Cold Sores?
Although HSV-1 isn't a big deal, it's a good idea to try to keep cold sores as far away as possible. If someone you know has a cold sore, don't kiss him or her and don't drink out of the same glass or use the same knife, fork, or spoon. Sharing towels, washcloths, or napkins is off-limits, too, because the virus may survive on the fabric.
If you've had cold sores before, it can be hard to tell what might make them come back. For some people, too much stress, too much time in the sun, or getting sick can cause cold sores to reappear. Eating well, getting enough rest, and learning how to deal with stress are important things for any person to do, especially one who is likely to get cold sores. Putting on sunblock lip balm and sunscreen on the face before going out in the sun may help prevent cold sores from reappearing in people who tend to get them.
Treating Cold Sores
For most people, the sores go away on their own without any special treatment from a doctor. If you get a cold sore, try holding some ice wrapped in cloth on the sore. It also might help to eat a popsicle.
Sometimes, if the cold sores are making you sick, a doctor may prescribe a special medicine that fights the herpes simplex virus. Some people may take acetaminophen or ibuprofen if their sores are painful.
While you're waiting for the cold sore to go away, wash your hands regularly and don't pick at it. You'll only get in the way of your body's natural healing process. Picking at a cold sore is also bad news because it's easy to spread the virus to other parts or your body, like your fingers or eyes. Worse yet, you might spread the virus to other people. No one will thank you for giving them a cold sore!
They can be genetic. It has to do with having the herpes virus, but is not the same as the herpes virus that causes genital herpes. The virus that causes cold sores is herpes simplex, and I have read that as much as 80-90% of adults will be infected with the virus in their lifetime, though only about half ever experience an out break. If you get them frequently, talk to your doctor about it. Valtrex can be used to treat cold sores. I have a prescription, and if I take the first dose when I feel a sore coming on, but before it turns into a blister, I usually never have to experience the blisters at all. It is important to take the medication as early as possible though, the longer you wait, the less likely it will work.
Answers: Cold Sores are usually caused by stress. Any kind of stress: Tests, Oweing more money than you have, Strains on Relationships Etc.
I tend to get them right before my period begins (Cold sores AND Zits how fun) They are not normally genaric but anything is possible.
They are caused by the herpes virus. When your immune system is weak that is when you will most likely get a cold sore aka herpes outbreak. When you get them be sure you don't kiss anyone and don't share eating or drinking utensils as herpes is contagious.
It's either caused by the herpes simplex-1 or herpes simplex-2. Not sure which one, but it's harmless and 75% of the population has it. Even though you may not currently have a coldsore it's always there, the virus.
Cold sores are herpes. When your immune system is low and you're under environmental stress you get the outbreak.
It's a virus that lives in your body, and you never get rid of the virus, it just isn't always active. Not everyone has the virus. Some people are born with it, others get it from kissing someone else who has the virus. Now that you have the virus, theres nothing you can do about that, but you can sort of prevent the cold sores themselves. They occur when your immune system is weakened, which is why you get them in the winter, because it's cold. So stay warm, get enough sleep, and eat healthy and you'll probably get them less. Also, I think there might be medicines of some sort that make you less likely to get them, and there are things that you can put on a cold sore to help it heal. Ask your doctor about that, or look in the drugstore. And you can always use a small amount of skincolor makeup to make it less obvious. Even if you're a guy, don't be self conscious about it. Just make sure it matches your skin tone and is rubbed in enough that you can't tell you're wearing the makeup.
have you eaten at any dingy little Chinese restaurants lately, there's this Chinese food place close to were I live just off the strip. I like it because they are open till the wee hours of the morning. Every time I eat from there I get a cold soar. Don't eat food from Golden spice palace and you'll be fine.
Cold sores are basically mucocutaneous ulcerations of the lips and oral cavity caused by Herpes Simplex I virus. Herpes Simplex viruses are essentially grouped into types I & II, the latter occurring below the umbilicus (belly button) and the former above it.
Herpes Simplex I virus is extremely common and the majority of persons in industrialized nations have been exposed by age 6 months, primarily via their parents.
As with Shingles, which is caused by Varicella Zoster virus, Herpes Simplex I resides in neural tissue (nerves) and is activated by stress, illness or concommitant infection (say a cold, tonsillitis, etc). The ulcers tend to be painful and will last anywhere from 5-12 days.
The length of time the ulcers are present and the degree of tenderness can be mitigated by agents such as Valtrex or Zovirax. These are antiviral agents only available by prescription. They do not kill the virus but interrupt and/or stop its replication therefore decreasing the time you have the ulcers.
Local anesthetics, many of which are OTC (over-the-counter) medications will provide temporary pain relief.
This in not an inherited condition; that is, it is not genetic; it is the result of exposure to the virus from another person.
I hope this answers your questions.
DrEarp
You get them from someone else who has them. It is a virus so you can never get rid of it, but most of the time it's dormant. You can get them from being sick or stressed out. Use Abreva and take some lysine as soon as you feel one coming on. If you catch it in time, it usually won't get bigger. If they are really becoming a problem for you, go see a doctor. You can get on Valtrex or acyclovir (Zovirax) to help keep breakouts from happening.
First off, they're cold SORES, not soars. They're caused by a herpes virus, and are usually around the outside of your mouth on the edges of your lips. They flare up from time to time, and are contagious. Usually last for a few days and then crust over, finally healing. They are not GENERIC, nor are they GENETIC, which is what I think you mean (?) Simply means you've been exposed to the herpes virus at some time in your life. They are also called fever blisters. I found the following info on a website for you:
Hope this helps:)
What Causes Cold Sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes. Herpes is one of the most common viral infections in the world. The medical name for the specific virus that causes cold sores is herpes simplex.
There are two types of herpes simplex infection: herpes simplex virus one (called HSV-1 for short) and herpes simplex virus two (called HSV-2 for short). Although both can cause cold sores around a person's mouth, most are caused by HSV-1.
HSV-1 is so common that most Americans get infected with it, although many never have any symptoms. People can catch HSV-1 by kissing a person with a cold sore or sharing a drinking glass or utensils, so it's easy to see why there are so many cold sores around.
People who are infected with HSV-1 may get cold sores occasionally for the rest of their lives That's because even after the sores themselves dry up and go away, the virus stays in the body, waiting around for another time to come out and cause more sores. When a cold sore reappears, it is often in the same place as the previous one.
How Can I Keep From Getting Cold Sores?
Although HSV-1 isn't a big deal, it's a good idea to try to keep cold sores as far away as possible. If someone you know has a cold sore, don't kiss him or her and don't drink out of the same glass or use the same knife, fork, or spoon. Sharing towels, washcloths, or napkins is off-limits, too, because the virus may survive on the fabric.
If you've had cold sores before, it can be hard to tell what might make them come back. For some people, too much stress, too much time in the sun, or getting sick can cause cold sores to reappear. Eating well, getting enough rest, and learning how to deal with stress are important things for any person to do, especially one who is likely to get cold sores. Putting on sunblock lip balm and sunscreen on the face before going out in the sun may help prevent cold sores from reappearing in people who tend to get them.
Treating Cold Sores
For most people, the sores go away on their own without any special treatment from a doctor. If you get a cold sore, try holding some ice wrapped in cloth on the sore. It also might help to eat a popsicle.
Sometimes, if the cold sores are making you sick, a doctor may prescribe a special medicine that fights the herpes simplex virus. Some people may take acetaminophen or ibuprofen if their sores are painful.
While you're waiting for the cold sore to go away, wash your hands regularly and don't pick at it. You'll only get in the way of your body's natural healing process. Picking at a cold sore is also bad news because it's easy to spread the virus to other parts or your body, like your fingers or eyes. Worse yet, you might spread the virus to other people. No one will thank you for giving them a cold sore!
They can be genetic. It has to do with having the herpes virus, but is not the same as the herpes virus that causes genital herpes. The virus that causes cold sores is herpes simplex, and I have read that as much as 80-90% of adults will be infected with the virus in their lifetime, though only about half ever experience an out break. If you get them frequently, talk to your doctor about it. Valtrex can be used to treat cold sores. I have a prescription, and if I take the first dose when I feel a sore coming on, but before it turns into a blister, I usually never have to experience the blisters at all. It is important to take the medication as early as possible though, the longer you wait, the less likely it will work.
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