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	Cold sore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Cold sores are caused by a herpes simplex virus infection.
		Cold sores most often occur on the lips which distinguishes them from the common canker sore which is usually inside the mouth.
		In 95% of the patients with cold sores, the blisters occur at the outer edge of the lips which is called the "vermilion border." Less often, blisters form on the nose, chin, or cheek.
	www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/cold_sore.jsp (2180 words)

	Cold sore
		Cold sores — also called fever blisters — are quite different from canker sores, a condition people sometimes associate them with.
		Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, and they're contagious.
		Canker sores, which aren't contagious, are ulcers that occur in the soft tissues inside your mouth, places where cold sores don't occur.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00358.html (874 words)

	Cold Sore Remedies - Health 911 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Cold sores (fever blisters) are small red blisters that usually appear on the lips and outer edges of the mouth.
		Cold sores are usually caused by herpes virus, which can lay dormant in the body and becomes active later when something triggers it.
		Cold sores may appear after colds, fevers, exposure to the sun, stress, during menstruation, or for no apparent reason.
	www.health911.com /remedies/rem_coldso.htm (1731 words)

	Herpes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		A cold sore is an acceptable condition; genital herpes, usually caused by HSV 2, is sometimes thought of in shameful, dangerous terms.
		A cold sore is a symptom of a Herpes Simplex Virus 1 infection.
		Cold sores are very rarely a serious threat to physical health, but one exception to this is transference of a cold sore infection to the eye(s).
	www.beatherpes.com (4124 words)

	PharmWeb - Cold Sores
		Cold sores on the lips of the mouth are caused by a virus called Herpes simplex.
		Other causes are physical and emotional stress, other illnesses such as colds or 'flu may also encourage a cold sore to form.
		There are several things that you should avoid doing while you have a cold sore, the virus that causes the sore is highly contagious and can be passed on extremely easily.
	www.pharmweb.net /pwmirror/pwz/conditions/coldsore.html (454 words)

	Coping With Cold Sores
		Cold sores can appear one at a time or in little bunches, and they are sometimes filled with fluid.
		When a cold sore reappears, it is often in the same place as the previous one.
		Sometimes, if the cold sores are making a kid sick, a doctor may prescribe a special medicine that fights the herpes simplex virus.
	kidshealth.org /kid/ill_injure/aches/cold_sores.html (743 words)

	Cold Sore \| Remedy \| Treatment \| Symptom \| Prevention \| Herpes \| Picture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Cold sores are little red blisters that appear on or around the lip.
		Cold sores are caused by HSV-1 - it's a virus not a cable channel.
		Cold sores will usually stick around for a week or two before they dry up and go away.
	www.kidzworld.com /site/p573.htm (348 words)

	Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com
		"The cold sores are reactivated during times of stress or illness or suppression of the immune system," she said.
		Cold sores, which also are called fever blisters, can't be prevented or cured, but steps can be taken to reduce their frequency.
		The bottom line for cold sore sufferers is to learn to deal with stress, stay healthy and make a conscious effort to prevent spread of the virus to others.
	nwitimes.com /articles/2005/11/11/get_healthy/health_focus/b5814055047c8db2862570ae007e2b83.txt (1244 words)

	Herbal America ¿ GenRx Herbal Cold Sore Remedy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		If the sore appears on the soft tissues inside your mouth, it may be a canker sore, but it's not a cold sore.
		Although people sometimes associate the two as being the same thing, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex (type 1) virus and are very contagious, while canker sores are ulcers that occur in places where cold sores don't, like the soft tissues inside the mouth, and canker sores are not contagious.
		In a family environment, cold sores can be spread particularly easily via the sharing of drinking and eating utensils, toothbrushes, shaving gear, or by kissing.
	www.herbalamerica.com /cold-sore-relief.html (1336 words)

	Common Cold/Sore Throat - Vitacost (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The common cold is an acute (short-term) viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that may be spread through the air (by sneezing, for example) or by contact with contaminated objects.
		Sore throat is sometimes a symptom of a more serious condition distinct from the common cold, such as strep throat, which may require medical diagnosis and treatment with appropriate
		Individuals with sore throats that last for more than a few days should be checked by a healthcare practicioner as their condition might be caused by a bacterial infection, which requires oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin (Amoxil®) and cephalexin (Keflex®).
	www.vitacost.com /science/hn/Concern/Common_Cold.htm (4022 words)

	Cold sores
		Cold sores are a very common illness caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
		Massive cold sores can be a sign that another disease, pneumonia or HIV for example, has weakened the body's defences.
		Treatment is aciclovir 5 per cent cream (eg Zovirax cold sore cream), applied to the cold sore five times a day for five days.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/coldsores.htm (724 words)

	ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Common Mouth Sores Frequently Asked Questions
		An easy way to distinguish between the two is to remember that canker sores occur inside the mouth, and cold sores usually occur outside the mouth.
		A cold sore, which is also called fever blister or herpes simplex, is composed of groups of painful, fluid-filled blisters that often erupt around the lips and sometime under the nose or under the chin.
		Cold sores are usually caused by herpes virus type I and are very contagious.
	www.ada.org /public/topics/mouth_sores_faq.asp (275 words)

	Cold sore triggers - Abreva
		Cold sores are generally caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1.
		A cold sore outbreak is often triggered by a number of external factors such as: sun exposure, stress, cold weather, fever, cold or flu, fatigue or hormones.
		Additionally, you might want to start to keep track of your cold sores and what was happening in your life when your cold sore appeared.
	www.abreva.com /coldsores/coldsore_triggers.asp (801 words)

	Herpes simplex virus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Herpes simplex virus infection (common names: herpes, cold sores) is a common, contagious, incurable, and in some cases sexually transmitted disease caused by a double-stranded DNA virus.
		The sores may appear to be either weeping or dry, and may resemble a pimple, insect bite, or large chickenpox lesion.
		Herpetic sycosis is a herpes simplex infection of the beard area in men, which may occur after shaving through a cold sore.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cold_sore (4259 words)

	Cold Sore Remedy and Treatment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		My Cold sore were a frustrating, painful and unwelcome visitors that got in the way of living my everyday life.
		I had one of the worst cold sore of my life, a huge fever blister one on my top lip, but after only two days using your treatment technique it was gone and healing.
		A cold sore can and will cause embarrassment at any point in your day, and the more you worry over it, the worse it often becomes.
	www.cold-sore-freedom-in-3-days.com (2410 words)

	Cold Sores \| Cold Sore Remedies \| Cold Sore Treatment
		While Cold sores most often occur in the mouth and lip regions (the HSV-1 attacks this area because of the high concentration of nerve endings), cold sores can also occur on the nostrils, cheeks and or the fingers.
		Cold sores may also form on the roof of your mouth of the gums, these sores are not to be confused with canker sores which occur on the inside of the cheek, and are not at all related to the HSV-1.
		When someone is having a cold sores outbreak, then HSV-1 is present in their saliva, and is easily transferred from one person to another through a kiss, or a shared drink.
	www.cold-sores.info (599 words)

	Cold Sore Treatments, Causes, and Symptoms
		Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
		Johnson sees a lot of AIDS patients, for whom cold sores can be a serious health threat.
		Studies with ultraviolet light-induced cold sores show that big doses of Famvir can reduce the size of cold-sore lesions.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/72/81839.htm?lastselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348} (472 words)

	SkinClinics.com Cold Sore Treatment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		However you feel about cold sores, you should remember that the virus that causes cold sores is a real medical condition.
		Getting a cold sore may not be as serious as other medical conditions, but if you are someone who suffers from them, it is a condition that may have a real impact on your life.
		Cold sores are usually caused by the Herpes Simplex Type 1 virus.
	www.skinclinics.com (467 words)

	Cold Sores
		The first time I went to the doctor she thought it was an outbreak of cold sores even though I had never had more than one before and the treatment didn't work and i kep applying my lip balm.
		Cold sores are a symptom that your immune system is down which can happen due to stress, lack of rest, sickness or eating too much sugar.
		When i get cold sores they are the biggest ive ever seen, my top lip swells up and sticks out further than my nose, its awful and i always get a huge ugly scab so i'll do anything to try and prevent it happening as often as it would like to.
	www.otan.us /webfarm/emailproject/coldsore.htm (16675 words)

	cold sore on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Transport Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase III Trial in Cold Sore Indication with Its Device/Drug Combination.
		Whatever the cause, a sore throat is hard to swallow.
		A lip moisturizer or lip balm should be reapplied throughout the day when the weather turns cold.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-coldsore.asp (227 words)

	Cold Sore Treatment
		The key is to massage the medication into the sore and the surrounding area by rubbing.
		The availability of Viroxyn as an over-the-counter cold sore treatment opens the door to ensuring that early treatment can begin without any of the delays associated with obtaining the prescription drugs mentioned earlier.
		Zinc, the same mineral that may help you recover from a common cold more quickly, also may help hasten the departure of a bothersome cold sore.
	www.dentalgentlecare.com /cold_sore_treatment.htm (1387 words)

	Cold Sore
		Now, clinical research proves you can eliminate cold sores faster than ever before with America’s #1 natural choice for the prevention, relief and healing of cold sores.
		Step 1: At the first sign of a cold sore (even the slightest tingle) use the LIP CLEAR Lysine+ ointment Apply as often as needed.
		Use everyday to protect your lips from the sun, a common cold sore trigger.
	www.quantumhealth.com /lipclear.asp (788 words)

	Cold Sore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Patients have swelling, burning or soreness at an intra- or extra-oral lesion consisting of clusters of small vesicles on an erythematous base, which then rupture to produce red irregular ulcerations with swollen borders and possibly crusting or superinfection.
		Primary infection tends to be a disease of children or young adults, more severe than recurring episodes, preceded by fever to 105 degrees, sore throat and headache, and followed by red, swollen gums that bleed easily.
		Home remedies for cold sores include ether, lecithin, lysine, and vitamin E. Because herpes is a self-limiting affliction, all of these work, but, in controlled studies, none have outperformed placebos (which also do very well).
	www.ncemi.org /cse/cse0405.htm (532 words)

	News - New Study Shows One Single Dose of Famvir Significantly Reduces Time to Heal Cold Sore Lesions
		Specifically, there was a shorter time to healing of vesicular herpes labialis lesions (by ~ 2 days), shorter time to return to normal skin (by ~ 2 days) and faster resolution of pain and tenderness (by ~ 1 day).
		It is estimated that 20 per cent of the population gets cold sores, and seven per cent have two or more annually.
		Cold sores are usually caused by reactivation of latent herpes simplex virus Type I (HSV-1) which can be triggered by stress, low resistance due to illness, exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun, menstruation, fatigue, as well as trauma or injuries to the mouth.
	www.docguide.com /news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E18852570B4004DBA91 (570 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex)
		Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, characterized by an eruption of small and usually painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums or the skin around the mouth.
		These blisters are commonly called cold sores or fever blisters.
		In some people, the virus reactivates and produces recurrent cold sores that are usually in the same area, but are not serious.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000606.htm (870 words)

	Cold Sore information from VALTREX
		You have the power to attack a cold sore with a one-day treatment-VALTREX.
		It's a prescription pill that attacks the cold sore virus from within.
		Learn what triggers a cold sore and how you can attack this virus.
	www.coldsore.com (61 words)

	Simply Essential : Cold Sore Home Remedies and Treatments to Cure, Treat and Get Rid Of A Cold Sore. A Natural Healing ...
		Even helping those who had given up on cold sore remedies and were not ever expecting to find a cold sore cure.
		Lynda has worked with herbal medicine for the last ten years, and her successes with ViraSoothe cold sore treatment is making believers out of those skeptical of the herbal/alternative medicine she developed years ago to treat a cold sore.
		Simply Essential cold sore home remedies and treatments provide a natural healing treatment to sooth and cure the symptoms associated with the cold sore virus.
	www.essential-nz.com (423 words)

	Adultsupermart
		Herpes Simplex Viruses, Types 1 and 2, are both capable of causing either cold sores or genital herpes.
		However, HSV-1 tends to cause cold sores, and HSV-2 tends to cause genital herpes.
		Are you tired of cold sores ruining important events and fun times in your life?
	www.coldsorebegone.com (262 words)

	Cold sore \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		Most of Johnson's anecdotes are about Antarctic workers coping not with the cold, but with one another.
		Johnson's writing is so conversational and companionable that it's easy to picture oneself settling in next to him at McMurdo's bar as he reels off humorous stories through the long winter night.
		Having a guy like him to work with might make the cold and cooped-up craziness sufferable.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20050821/news_lz1v21place.html (691 words)

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