Cold sores have a tendency to flare up in certain circumstances : Ultra Violet Light - one must be cautious not to overdo exposure to the sun.
Stress - Either physical or emotional is a major cause as it weakens the bodys immune system causing the pathogen to become active. Diet - This plays a vital part in ones general health and hence your bodys capability to defend against a flare up. Alcohol - taken excessively, alcohol can rob your body of necessary nutriments which could cause cold sores to explode. * Put listerine on the cold sore each hour. In the same forum some other person declared that they find sodium lauryl sulfate in toothpastes irritates her cold sores and could be a trigger for her, not a cure. Briefly judge these cures and look for others that agree before you test on yourself. Your lip is a delicate area and a cold sore can last 10 to 14 days.
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