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What Causes Cold Sores. Understand The Truth Behind A Fever Blister

What Causes Cold Sores. Understand The Truth Behind A Fever Blister

I am going to break this down into sections to help make it easier to read:
Cause:
• The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV1) causes cold sores.
• HSV1 is characterized as "above the waistline Herpes”
I freaked out! No way I had THAT herpes! But NEVER FEAR!
• The naughty herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV2)
• It is known as "below the waistline Herpes”
• You can only get that one way. I’m sure you can guess
The Bad News!
The Dr. said it is very difficult to figure out how to get rid of cold sores fast because once you get HSV1, it is in your body FOREVER!……….Talk about panic mode!
How Do You Get HSV1:
• The Dr. said most people get it and don’t even know it. The term he used I think was "subclinical”. Which means the symptoms are nonexistent or slight when first contract herpes.
• You probably get the herpes virus before Age 7. Yep, you read that right……….
• It is highly contagious!
1. Get from skin to skin contact. Yes…..kissing!
2. Get from using an eating utensil used by someone with HSV1
3. From drinking cup
4. Using a toothbrush, face towel, or lipstick used by someone with HSV1
The biggest question I know you have is how to get rid of cold sores fast because some big event is coming up, got a date, etc, right?
I learned the usual cold sore treatments mostly work to alleviate the pain and irritation from fever blisters while they run their course. Usually anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks. So…….
How Do Cold Sores Form?
• The Dr. pointed out the HSV1 virus lies dormant "asleep” in nerves in your face.
• When they re-activate "wake up”, HSV1 travels down that face nerve to form the cold sore
• Nerves run to the areas around your lips.
What Makes HSV1 Wake Up?
• Controlling this factor is what I learned for how to get rid of cold sores fast!
• HSV1 is a virus that stays dormant in your body
• Your immune system keeps HSV1 in check
• When your immune system is weakened or stressed, the HSV1 virus becomes active and forms the cold sores on your lips
What Weakens The Immune System?
• Emotional stress
• Even physical stress and fatigue
• Physical illness, such as a bad cold
• Too much exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet rays
It made sense since I like to be out at the beach or I got so wound up before some big day or get nervous about something, such as a big date.
This….ladies and gentleman is how to cure a cold sore for good. The AWESOME remedy I found out about from a friend of mine is how to get rid of cold sores fast. By focusing on your immune system! And not just the usual cold sore remedies that only treats the cold sore itself. Make sense?
Stay tuned………
Andi

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