Symptoms
Cold sore is fluid filled blisters on and around the mouth area.
Also known as a fever blister, cold sore is a common type of the herpes virus and is spread from one-on-one contact such a kissing. Cold sore generally takes 2-4 weeks to heal.
Symptoms include:
- Blisters forming grouped together
- Discharge and crusting of the fluid from the blisters.
Causes
Cold sore commonly come from the herpes simplex virus from one-on-one contact.
Risk Factors
Anyone can develop cold sore. But you’re at increased risk if you:
- Have a weakened immune system
- Ill and fever
- A lot of sun exposure or sunburn
- Damage to the skin
- Hormonal changes
Treatments
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