How would you feel if having looked in the mirror and seen that you have cold sores, and at that point you realize that you can't even give your children a kiss on the cheek? Or it's the same when you go on a romantic vacation with your lover, knowing you can't touch them with your lips in any intimate way because those cold sores aren't completely healed just yet. These feelings are truly heartbreaking. The Herpes virus (cold sores) brings with it a lot of irritation and heart break, but the risk of passing on this annoying problem to others around them, is the biggest concern for most sufferers. The spread of Herpes is a very serious concern, especially when you are talking about cold sores which many sufferers do not completely understand. If you are unfortunate to find yourself infected with this virus, it is important that you play your part in the prevention of the spread of the virus by learning about the stages of an outbreak, when you are, and when you are not contagious, and of course most importantly, how you can treat cold sores in the long term to prevent future outbreaks. Stages of a Cold Sore Outbreak This is the first thing you have to completely explore after being diagnosed with Herpes Simplex Virus 1. There are very clear phases of each and every outbreak, starting with the tingling sensation that tells you the cold sores are on their way and ending with the scabbed over crusty sores that eventually trail off and disappear. As you learn about the different stages of an outbreak you will also learn about different cold sore treatment options that could potentially shorten the duration of the outbreak. You will also learn very critical information about how to prevent the spread of the virus by avoiding contact with others during critical phases of the outbreak. Starting with those tingling sensations that tell you an outbreak is on the way, and on through the entire outbreak, it is advised that to be completely safe, you keep your mouth away from others. Preventing Cold Sores Once you have educated yourself on how cold sore outbreaks work and are up to date on how to prevent any outbreaks you may have right now and in the near future from spreading to those you love, it's time to start learning about potential cold sore treatment options that could prevent future outbreaks. It is unfortunate but true that you can never completely get rid of the virus. The virus will always be there, lurking under the skin, presenting an ever-present risk of an outbreak. Yet, you can control the way you live your life and prevent cold sores from overtaking your life. How to Treat Cold Sores Finally, learning how to treat cold sores is absolutely vital to controlling its spread. By preventing your own outbreaks from surfacing on your face, you will have far less to worry about in avoiding passing on the virus to others around you. You will be able to kiss your loved ones and have an active sex life without worry if the blisters are not present! Ultimately, reducing the spread of Herpes comes down to preventing and controlling active outbreaks for people who already have the virus. If you have the virus it is your absolute duty to learn how to treat cold sores effectively and reduce their appearance. That is our only hope to stop the spread of the virus.
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