Cold Sore Prevention - Steps To Understand And Minimize Outbreaks

         

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Do you suffer from painful cold sore outbreaks? For many of us, the answer is yes! Because they are caused by a virus, once you experience one, future outbreaks are inevitable. So what can I do to cure this virus? The truth is, there are no miracle cures! The good news is, learning to understand cold sores can help you minimize cold sore outbreaks. This article will shed light on how you got the virus, and steps you can take for preventing cold sores.

A cold sore is nothing more than an oral form of herpes. They are blisters that normally show up on or around the lips. Some people even get them inside their mouth! Cold sores are sometimes very painful, and generally have a duration of 7 to 10 days. The virus that causes them is called herpes simplex virus (type 1). Once exposed to this virus, it lies dormant in nerve cells behind your ears. It then rears it's ugly head from time to time. Most of us get HSV-1 by kissing or sharing eating utensils with an infected person. Of all the people who have HSV-1, only about one-third will go on to develop cold sores.

So now that I have the virus, How do I prevent or minimize cold sore outbreaks? Understanding cold sores leads to better prevention. Here are some things you can do:

Start by focusing on your immune system. If your immune system gets worn down, outbreaks can become more frequent. So how go I strengthen my immune system? Your diet, it is very important that you have good nutrition going in your body. If you have a weak immune system, consider taking supplements to boost it.

Another trigger for cold sores is stress. Try to avoid stress in your life. I know that's a hard one! But minimize stress as much as you can.

Get proper rest. Your body needs rest to recover. Poor nutrition, stress, and lack of sleep will wear down your immune system.

Exposure to sunlight. For some people, the UV rays from the sun trigger cold sore outbreaks. If your going to be out in the sun, use a lip moisturizer with a sunblock in it.

Cold sore prevention, and minimizing cold sore outbreaks is quite possible. Sure the virus won't go away, but understanding cold sores and taking care of your immune system will go a long way!

I hope you find this information helpful. Cold Sores can be very embarrassing! If you have further questions about cold sores, and would like to know more, see here: http://www.coldsoresfaq.blogspot.com