Medicine Information

Another Cold Sore! Why Me?


An estimated 85 million Americans have acquired the herpes simplex (cold sore) virus. And the majority had received the virus before the age of 3.

Not such a big surprise when you realize how many loving Uncles, Aunts and nephew just can't resist that cute little Kissy Kissy baby. Which is exactly how the Herpes Simplex virus is passed along. That innocent little hug and kiss is all it takes to inject a lifetime of the Herpes Simplex virus.

Generally a cold sore will run from 5 to 15 days in its various stages. They will range from a tiny split to an enormous sized seeping scab.

If the virus has gained strong immunities against your antibodies then you will be prone to repeated outbreaks.

Unlike the sexually transmitted Herpes virus there is little to worry about with the Herpes Simplex virus other than an occasional lip sore that can grow to the size of a watermelon and cause every living being to stare at you like you have a 12 inch nose growing out the side of your face.

So the first question to pop into your mind might be, "is there a cure"? No. The herpes simplex virus is very versatile and can adapt to just about anything you can throw at it. It will adapt and become stronger with each form of treatment.

Which brings us to question two. "Is there any particular remedy that has proven to stop or control cold sore outbreaks". Accepting the fact that what was just said in the proceeding paragraph the answer would be yes and no.

Because most immune changes of the virus are minor it leaves it open to possible treatments by various antibiotics and many natural remedies which can temporarily halt an outbreak. However, again the virus will quickly adapt to many of these treatments making them useless on the next outbreak.

So, yes some treatments will work on most outbreaks but there will definitely be a stage of herpes simplex virus immune syndrome that will eventually make most all present day treatments ineffective. Simply meaning the more you try to treat the outbreaks with various medications the sooner you will reach the stage where no treatment will help.

You must also keep in mind that your present overall health conditions and other variables may temporarily slow or stop a remedy from working. So it may not always be the virus but your present health condition that blocks any remedy from working. So, what is your solution for cold sore outbreaks?

If you have the simple small split type sore just let it run the course. Your body will develop antibodies to overpower the virus outbreak which will help keep new outbreaks from happening so repeatedly.

However if you have the major Mt Saint Helen's size outbreak then you can try the various medications and treatments in hopes that you will hit the right one.

A rule of thumb would be not to use remedies that you have recently used in the past simply because of the likelihood that the virus has already become immune to it.

For a list of medications and home remedies see: http://www.bnbmarketing.net/coldsoreremedies.htm

About the author: Dan Adams is the founder of BnB Associates, Inc. His company has offered natural oxygenated skin and health remedies since 1996. http://www.bnbassociates.us


MORE RESOURCES:

State Journal

WVU School of Medicine Hosts "Run for Cover"
State Journal
WVU's School of Medicine's student chapter of the American Medical Association hosted the 5K run/walk. STAR CITY -- The Fourth annual "Run for Cover" 5K ...

and more »


HL:King and Sylvester lead the way as Kootenay Ice trounce Medicine Hat 6-2@
USA Today
LONDON (AP) — CRANBROOK, BC -- Kevin King and Dustin Sylvester each had a goal and an assist as the Kootenay Ice dumped the Medicine Hat Tigers 6-2 to take ...

and more »


Mass. mom's medicine-withholding case to proceed
Washington Post
AP SALEM, Mass. -- A Massachusetts judge has denied a motion to dismiss charges against a woman accused of failing to fill prescriptions to treat her ...
Mass. mom's medicine-withholding case to proceedSan Francisco Chronicle

all 148 news articles »



New York Daily News

Graham, DeMint: Health Care bill is 'bad medicine'
The Palmetto Scoop
This is the wrong kind of medicine to heal our health care system and we're determined to do our part to stop it. All 41 Republican senators have pledged to ...
A Guide for Those Traumatized by Right-Wing, Fear-Mongering Lies on Health ...Huffington Post (blog)
Memo to reporters:GoozNew (blog)
Tell your congressman to stop health care changesMarietta Times
Rome News Tribune -Texas Insider -Basil & Spice
all 763 news articles »


Tampabay.com

Match Day Brings Joy (and Relief) to the School of Medicine Class of 2010
UMB News
Historic Davidge Hall was the site of Match Day festivities March 18, 2010 when the School of Medicine's graduating class discovered where they'll pursue ...
Match Day an R{-x} for exciting future in medicineWorcester Telegram
OSU Medical Students Prepare To Meet Their MatchMedia Newswire (press release)
“Match Day” at the USA School of MedicineWKRG-TV
UH System Current News -WIFR -AAFP News Now
all 92 news articles »


Needy Arizona children to lose health care, medicine coverage
Arizona Republic
Despite opposition from a handful of conservative Republicans who argued that it was "socialized medicine," the program was overwhelmingly supported by most ...

and more »


Christian Science Monitor

Is Socialized Medicine Bad for Your Wealth?
Wall Street Journal
... including Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, Merck and Abbott Laboratories. Socialized medicine may not be so bad for your wealth after all.
'Scheme and Deem' Health care – Dr. Gingrey's DiagnosisDaily Caller
Tort reform key to cutting soaring healthcare costsThe Hill
Health care designed in a rug bazaarMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
NewsMax.com -Greeneville Sun -Boston Herald
all 393 news articles »


TriCities.com

ETSU Quillen College of Medicine receives $9.1 Million Grant
TriCities.com
AP Graphics By Jackie Bailey Stimulus funds are going to help the East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine renovate one of its facilities ...
ETSU medical school receives $9.1 million federal grant, one of largest in ...Kingsport Times News

all 2 news articles »


New York Daily News

Twin medical students at NYU's School of Medicine class of 2010 celebrate ...
New York Daily News
Identical twin brothers find out where they will train for their specialties - Andrew Baxter (l. ...
Confusion over NY twin docs is endingWCAX

all 4 news articles »

Google News

home | site map
© 2006