Archive for the 'Other - Diseases' Category

Fever Blisters/Cold Sores?

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Johnny’s Mommy questioned: Does anyone know any “home remedies” for cold sores?
I know Abreva works well, as well as Novitra. But do you know of any additional remedies? I’m stuck at work most of the day and I don’t know if I will be able to swing by the store on the way [...]

why don’t fever blisters leave scars?

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

accebere questioned: If scientists could figure that out then maybe more solutions to scar removal or whatever be possible. Maybe it’s not deep enough? They look like 2nd degree burns.. but is it something to do with the genetic make-up of the virus perhaps?Caffeinated Content
Tags: herpes simplex virus, herpes oral, herpes in mouth, [...]

When is a cold sore the most contagious?

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Stephen J questioned: I was just wondering when a cold sore is at it’s most contagious point. Whether it’s when it first starts to tingle and swell, or whether it’s after it’s ‘hardened’ and doesn’t feel sore anymore?
Just wondering if it’s more conatgious in it’s early stages or later stages of growth. Thanks.Caffeinated Content for [...]

Why do I get cold sores despite being a virgin?

Monday, February 8th, 2010

In_trouble questioned: I know they’re caused by the HSV-1, but I’m a virgin (no kind of sex whatsoever). In the past, they’ve been triggered by the sun … and I’ve been getting them for 2 years or so … where did they come from?Caffeinated Content
Tags: cold sore, oral herpes, mouth sores, herpes in mouth, [...]