Entries by Cold Sores

Can Abreva Prevent A Cold Sore Outbreak?

There is much discussion regarding existing “treatments” for cold sore outbreaks. In all cases, a topical application is designed to shorten the duration of the cold sore, but can not PREVENT it from happening. In chronic cases, it is marginally effective at best. If you are not using InterceptCS™ to prevent your cold sore outbreaks, […]

HSV-1 Cold Sore Virus And Your Eyes

Over our various blog articles, we have discussed how cold sores affect parts of the body other than the lips and other cold sore facts. While the HSV-1 and HSV-2 virus strains are the most common, there’s also the Herpes Zoster or HZV, Cytomegalovirus or CMV, and others. How Can Cold Sore Virus Affect My […]

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Using Makeup to Hide a Cold Sore

Using Makeup To Cover A Cold Sore-Be Careful! You’ve got a big event coming up in a few days, but yesterday you felt that oh-so familiar tingle. Now your face is battling a full-blown cold sore, and you’ve got nowhere to hide. So here’s your guide to covering up that cold sore so you can […]

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How to Make a Cold Sore Heal Faster

Cold sores are ruthless in during outbreaks; painful, long-lasting and unsightly, anyone who suffers from recurring cold sore outbreaks knows the struggle. Often we look for ways of stopping cold sores before they happen, or shorten the duration of a cold sore outbreak however we can – but figuring out what works and what doesn’t […]

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L-Lysine Cold Sore Home Remedy Case Study

While it’s know that L-Lysine has been used as a home remedy for cold sores, little is known about just how effective it is compared to the long list of cold sore medications. During a randomized, double-blind study results showed L-Lysine could be effective at decreasing the frequency of cold sores. However, only a small […]

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Cold Sore Prevention Diet

There have been many studies done on the link between diet and cold sore outbreaks. Much like other parts of the body, your diet can affect how your body functions and performs tasks. By giving your body the best possible food, rich in vitamins and minerals, you help your body fight off harmful cold sore […]

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What Causes Cold Sores?

🔹 Primary Cause: HSV-1 Infection Transmission: HSV-1 is typically spread through direct contact with infected skin or saliva (e.g., kissing, sharing utensils, razors, or lip balm). Latency: After the initial infection (which may or may not cause noticeable symptoms), the virus becomes dormant in nerve cells, usually around the face. Reactivation: At times, the virus […]

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The Top 5 Worst Times To Get A Cold Sore

Preventing Cold Sores For Those Milestone Moments It’s never a good time to get a cold sore. Whether you’re sitting at home for a week straight or are just about to go on a date, have social events on your schedule, or visit with friends and family, they’re never fun. But, certain moments in life […]

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What is Cold Sore Prevention?

On Demand Cold Sore Prevention The situation is all too familiar – it’s a Friday night, you’re getting ready to call it a night, and you feel that familiar tingling on your lip. That’s when the panic sets in, that “Oh no, how am I going to avoid this?” racing through your mind. You could […]