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No cold sores are from a virus in the body. Everyone is born with the virus it just remains dormant in the fortunate. For us less fortunate its for life. There are ways to reduce an outbreak. The sun, acidy foods, stress, even colds induce the virus. At first tingle of cold sore put an ice cube on it, in a bag or on a washcloth. There are prescription meds like Zovirax and others and there are OTC ones just as good. But unfortunately, your going to have to try a few to see which is best for you. The ice helps by cooling down the virus from the outside. Use the meds as directed and when it starts to heal try not to get it wet. Never pop them they will spread and no oral sex or kissing until they subside because you can infect someone.
AnswerYour Ph levels could be off as well. This can cause high acidity in the body and it can effect your taste, smell, cause dry mouth. When brushing your teeth (having a cold sore) use baking soda and warm water to brush your teeth (USE A SOFT TOOTH BRUSH) and also lightly brush the roof of your mouth and the tongue. This lowers the bacteria considerably. There are medications you can buy over the counter to help with the cold sore.Not everyone carries the Herpes Zoster virus. It is acquired as most other viruses are. Amino acids or lack of can cause the virus to present itself IF you have ever come into contact with it. L-Arginine can cause an outbreak(it's in several male enhancement remedies. l-Lysine can stop the virus and clear up cold sores or other outbreaks of the virus.
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∙ 12y agoYes. A cold sore is a type of virus and it doesn't matter if you have a cold or not. The cold will not cause the cold sore but your immune system might be weaker making you more susceptible to it.
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∙ 12y agoNo it isn't possible to get them on your gums. If you do have some kind of sore on your gums it is most likely a mouth ulcer. =)
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∙ 13y agoInside the mouth, such a sore is called a canker sore. I'm no doctor, but I can tell you that the homeopathic remedy called Borax works like a miracle on canker sores.
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∙ 13y agoGenital herpes can cause cold sores on the mouth if the virus was transmitted orally.
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∙ 13y agoYes you do have herpes if you get cold sores.
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∙ 12y agoNo, it is uncomfortable.
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∙ 13y agoYou can get cold sores in the gums.
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What causes lip disease?
Lip diseases can be caused by various factors, including viral infections (such as herpes simplex virus), bacterial infections, fungal infections, allergies, irritation from chemicals or cosmetics, nutritional deficiencies, and underlying health conditions such as autoimmune disorders. Proper diagnosis by a healthcare professional is essential to determine the exact cause and appropriate treatment.
Cold sores inside the mouth?
Sores inside the mouth are called canker sores.
What are the sores on lips and mouth?
cheilosis: crack like sores at the corner of the mouth. (lip disease)
Can you get a disease from getting to many cold sores?
No you can not.
Can Flucloxacillin be used when you have VERY bad cold-sores all around your mouth?
Probably not the best thing to use on cold sores around the mouth. It's more used to treat bacterial infections, and cold sores are caused by a virus. It may help heal the sores but you may not want to use it on your mouth as it could be toxic. Just get some over the counter cold sore cream to help heal te sores.
Can Chloramphenicol eye ointment be used on mouth cold sores?
my daughter was prescribed this by a doctor for cold sores / impetigo
Are sores in your mouth deadly?
Well, sores in your mouth could be, in fact, the indicators of the beginnings of a fatal disease. Mouth sores are normally caused by irritation, injury, infection, or even inflammitory disorders.
What are the detrimental outcomes of cold sores to the patient?
There is nothing detrimental about cold sores, they are not life threatening. All they do is cause annoying sores / blisters on the mouth.
What are the symptoms for brochettes disease?
a disease that affectes brain and causes a stroke
I have these weird sores in my mouth?
It is herpes. Sometimes people refer to them as 'cold sores' but it is the herpes simples virus.
Is a cold sore a form of hepatitis?
The herpes virus causes cold sores to appear.
Can you get cold sores in the nostril?
Cold sores are painful blisters that can be found inside the mouth, on the face and even in or on the nose. You can actually find them anywhere on your body, including genital parts!
