it could spark an infction or re inspire the cold sore
Earwax isn't good for a cold sore after a scab has formed.
You are contagious while you have any signs or symptoms of a break out. After the sore has healed wait 4-6 days then you shouldn't be as contagious as you were during a break out.
Do not pick at the herpes blister.
Symptoms can vary from person to person. Some people get dry chapped lips, some itching, burning and or tingling symptoms aroun their lips. Then a blister or pimple occurs on or around the lips which can break into a cold sore. The sore can take a few weeks to heal and scab over.
it's called a scab
fill a cup with water, then add a lot of salt....the more u put in, the faster it will disappear...mix it up, and then gargle it....continue until the entire cup is gargled, and in the morning, your cold sore should be gone! this is the only method I've ever found that works
A cold sore is a herpes infection For some people, their immune system suppresses the virus; for others they have outbreaks. Each persons immune system is different.
You can get a cold sore wet.
A cold sore is a lesion that forms around the oral area and the most common etiologic microbe is the herpes simplex virus. One is no longer contagious once the lesion crusts over and fades away - usually a 7-10 day process.
I'm sure you won't get dry lips..only if the person that drunk out of the glass cup (ect) has a cold sore, then there is a pretty big chance of you getting a cold sore.
A cold sore is a micro-organism.
Do not pop the cold sore; it can cause it to spread.