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If you are unfortunate enough to get cold sores, you are not alone; many thousands of people suffer from them and are constantly searching for a cold sore treatment so that they can get relief from the pain and discomfort they cause.

They are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) which, when one is infected, hides deep in the nerve roots until it is triggered by stress, colds and flu, anxiety a lack of sleep or even exposure to the sun. The body’s immune system normally has great difficulty in dealing with the virus which is why they often reoccur.

The actual sores are the result of the reproductive process of the herpes simplex virus, which having entered a healthy cell, causes that cell to replicate the virus. The virus then destroys the host, releasing millions of cells in a confined area, which produces what is commonly called the cold sore.

Awareness of the early symptoms means that one can treat them quickly. Some symptoms to look out for are:

- A burning or tingling sensation underneath the skin, called the prodrome. More often than not experienced from just a few hours to a few days prior to the appearance of the blisters.

- The area of the lips, mouth or nose may become reddened and develop small fluid filled blisters. Sometimes small blisters may come together to form a larger blister.

When they reoccur, the blisters dry up more quickly but leave scabs, that typically last from a day to several days. Medical advice should be sought to treat cold sores early to avoid any complications, when people have a weak immune system.

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