Are cold sores permanent? In short: no. However, the herpes virus, HSV-1, remains in your body for the remainder of your life once you’ve been infected. Between cold sore outbreaks, the HSV-1 virus remains dormant in your nerve cells until something triggers it to...
When you feel that tingle of a cold sore coming on, you know how painful and unsightly they can be. Because there is no known cure for the HSV-1 virus,1 cold sore sufferers want to do something that will minimize and alleviate the cold sore when it’s beginning to...
Physicians sometimes prescribe topical herpes creams or ointments to treat cold sores caused by the HSV-1 virus. While prescription-strength topical herpes medications can be effective, it’s important to know of alternative topical cold sore treatment options.1...
It can be difficult to determine when to see a doctor about cold sores. Whenever you first feel a cold sore coming on, it’s important to take action immediately. Should you have questions about the best treatment options, or you simply need guidance on how to handle...
The virus that causes cold sores is herpes simplex 1, or HSV-1, which makes cold sores VERY contagious.1 While many people think cold sores are most contagious when the blisters rupture, virus replication peaks early in the episode, within hours of the time symptoms...
People suffering from cold sores want to treat their outbreaks as quickly as possible. Everyone responds differently to prescribed medication, over-the-counter medication or home remedies. That is why it is important to figure out which treatment works best for you so...
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