Teach Your Kids How To Avoid Catching Cold Sores

         

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The best way to prevent your children from getting cold sores (or fever blisters) is to minimize any close personal contact with a person who has one.

First, begin by teaching your child at an early age not to kiss others on the mouth and not to eat or drink after others. If your child is old enough to use lip balms, tell them not to ever use someone else's lip balm.

Second, begin to teach them what a cold sore is by showing them one. If it's on a passer by, you will naturally want to be discrete. If you or a family member have one, it will be easier to talk about if the child has questions. You can simply tell your child that's what a cold sore looks like. They are contagious so you should never drink after someone or kiss anyone who has one. And if you have one, it is easier to get another one, so just don't drink or eat after anyone or use anyone else's lip balm. The kissing talk can probably come later. The herpes simplex one virus is not the same virus that causes genital herpes. Herpes simplex two is associated with genital herpes. It is important, however, to let adolescents know that you can have a genital outbreak of herpes simplex one if that area comes in contact with an affected person, and vice versa.

Third, if your child is old enough, explain that the germ that causes cold sores is called herpes simplex one. It lives in saliva, or spit. So try not to get coughed or sneezed upon by someone who has a cold sore.

It's important to remember that almost 90 percent of people over age 30 have tested positive for exposure to the herpes simplex one virus at some time in their lives. Having a cold sore may be painful and unsightly, but it is not the end of the world. Explaining that to a child who has one - especially a teenager - may not be so easy.

If your child does get a cold sore, talk with your pharmacist about age appropriate treatment to relieve the pain and diminish the sore itself. It will help the child to decrease the intake of salty foods or acidic fruits and juices, like orange juice, during the time he or she has the cold sore. As with any sore, salt and acid tend to burn the sore. There are a number of home remedies for cold sores. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to see if they are appropriate for your child. Some herbal remedies contain elements that might prove to be toxins if served in the wrong amount to children.

Remind your child that the cold sore will probably go away on its own in two or three days. Like any virus, they just have to work their way out of our system. Help your child diminish the symptoms or appearance of the sore the best you can.

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A Look at Cold Sore Treatments

         

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Cold sores usually disappear without any type of medication in about a week to ten days.  Many people choose to wait out their cold sores, just ignoring them until they go away.  Others decide that ten days is too long to have a large, painful, embarrassing facial blemish near their mouth and seek out medicine or other treatments to make the cold sore easier to deal with.

There are many different types of cold sore treatment available, from antiviral pills to over the counter and prescription creams.  Many people also use conventional pain relievers like aspirin and acetaminophen as cold sore treatment.

People suffering their first cold sore outbreak are often recommended to take antiviral medications.  These pills are only obtainable by prescription, so the cold sore sufferer must consult a doctor first.  Cold sore medication such as acyclovir or famciclovir can provide pain relief and reduce the healing time of a cold sore.  Antiviral medication is most effective if people start taking it when the cold sore first appears.

There are several types of creams used to treat cold sores.  Creams containing docosanol are particularly useful.  Docosanol is used to fight against the HSV-1 virus that causes cold sores and it can relive pain as well as help heal the cold sore sooner.  Other types of cold sore treatment include creams designed to numb the area around the cold sore and moisturizer creams that help revitalize the skin around the cold sore.  Lip balm can prevent the cold sore from cracking open.   

Many conventional pain relief medicines like acetaminophen, aspirin, and ibuprofen are great cold sore treatments.  These medicines treat the inflammation, providing pain relief.  While there is no cure for cold sores, there are several types of cold sore treatment that make having a cold sore a shorter, more bearable experience.

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What Is A Cold Sore? What Does A Cold Sore Look Like? Common Cold Sore FAQ!

         

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Many people suffer from cold sore outbreaks. Cold sores are often times painful and almost impossible to hide. Do you ever ask yourself: "what is a cold sore?" or "what causes a cold sore?" You might be surprised at some of the answers to the most frequently asked questions about them. Here are some of the most common sold sore FAQ.

What is a Cold Sore?.... Often referred to as a fever blister, a cold sore is a blister or group of blisters that appear on or around the lips. The blister(s) will be small and filled with fluid. Over time they will ooze and crust over before going away.

What does a Cold Sore Look Like?.... A cold sore looks like a pimple or blister. They will appear on the affected area of skin as one blister or a group of blisters.

What are the Symptoms?.... The symptoms of a cold sore normally appear on or around the lips. They can also appear on or inside the nose, cheek or chin. The affected area of skin will tingle, burn, or even itch a couple days before the blister(s) appear. Then as the fluid filled blister(s) dry up, they crust over. With mild symptoms, a cold sore can be mistaken for chapped lips or pimples. In severe cases they can be very painful. When the symptoms go away the virus that causes them lies dormant until triggered again.

What Causes Cold Sores?.... A cold sore is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. Better known as HSV-1. Once you are exposed to this virus, a cold sore will appear within about 3 weeks. The good news is once you have the initial outbreak, the future ones are often less severe.

How Long Does a Cold Sore Last?.... The duration from start to finish is around 10 days.

How to You Get HSV-1?.... The herpes simplex virus type 1 is easily passed between humans. You can be exposed by sharing utensils with another person or kissing another person (through saliva). Once contracting this virus that causes cold sores, you will always have it.

There are many over the counter products available to treat the symptoms of a cold sore. Did you know there are probably some natural products already in your home that can prevent outbreaks altogether?

Do you know what triggers cold sore outbreaks? There were some simple steps you can take to shorten the duration of a cold sore. See some of the natural remedies you can use to prevent outbreaks here, Cold Sore FAQ