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Do's
&
Don'ts
of Cold Sores / Fever Blisters*
(Suggestions on Living with Cold Sores - Herpes Simplex I)
5 STAGES OF COLD SORES
(1). Cold sores begin as an irritating, burning and scratching
"tingle" that is beneath the skin. No visible signs of a sore or
blister at this time; however, it is the best time for treatment
with the Cold Sore Inhibitor.
(2). Following this prodrome stage which lasts last about a day
or so, a single blister or cluster of blisters appear usually
near or on the lips.
(3). The cold sore or HSV virus then enters the ulcer or weeping
stage whereby the blister opens, releases fluid, and reveals a
reddish, tender area that is very sensitive. This third stage is
the most contagious and painful.
(4). The fourth stage, is when the blister starts to dry up and
form a crust.
(5). In the fifth stage, scabs will form over the sore and it
will begin to heal.
Do's:
STAY HEALTHY - Cold Sores flourish when your health suffers, so
take good care of yourself! Get plenty of rest, enjoy a healthy
diet, and try to get rid of as much stress as you can.
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Know your cold sore / fever blister triggers:
*Stress, depression, tiredness, or being "run down"
*A cold, fever, or the flu
*Exposure to the sun or wind
*Cold weather
*Hormonal changes, such as from menstruation or pregnancy
*Trauma, such as an accident, surgery, or major dental
work
*Emotional upset - just being ashamed over an outbreak can
actually
prolong or worsen your lesions.
Wear SPF lip protection, even in the winter.
Apply a sun block to your lips and face before prolonged
exposure to the sun to help prevent cold sores.
Wash your hands frequently; it will minimize the risk of
transferring the virus to other areas of your body -
particularly during the 3rd stage of the sore.
Take extra care if you get cold sores and have human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you are likely to have more
frequent outbreaks.
Avoid salty foods, citrus foods (oranges etc.), and other foods
that irritate the sores during an outbreak of cold sores.
Arginine in foods can also provoke outbreaks in some people.
Arginine is found in chocolate, cola, peas, nuts, beer, gelatin
and cereals.
Let it heal. Avoid squeezing, pinching or picking at any blister
- especially during the 4th stage of the sore.
Try using cold or heat. Applying ice or warm compresses to the
blisters may ease some pain and discomfort.
Use a UV Toothbrush Sanitizer - Proven technology utilizes
ultraviolet rays to kill 99.9% of germs on your toothbrush.
Effective against communicable contagious germs including
Bacillus, Staph, Cold and Flu Viruses - even the dreaded Sars
virus.
Don't:
Don't kiss other people; even light pecks to parents, children,
or friends. The herpes virus is easily spread this way. In fact,
this is how many people got the infection in the first place.
Don't touch your cold sore with your hands. If you do, be sure
to wash with soap and water right away.
Don't touch your cold sore and then put your contacts in.
Getting herpes in your eyes can be very serious.
Don't share utensils, towels and other items - you can easily
spread the virus when blisters are present.
Don't engage in oral sex. HSV-1 can infect your genital area if
you engage in oral sex with a partner who has a cold sore.
Do not submerge the Cold Sore Inhibitor in water or alcohol. Use
an alcohol wipe to clean the probes.
DO NOT share the Cold Sore Inhibitor with others.
Also See:
Treating Cold Sores/Fever Blisters with the Cold Sore Inhibitor
* Note -- Only your doctor can provide a true diagnosis of the
virus. The above information has been gathered from various
sources, and may contain errors and/or omissions within.
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