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Where Do Cold Sore Appear
Cold sores really caused by dehydration?
Some people say cold sores can't be a result of severe dehydration.
For my example, I have not gotten a cold sore in years. I recently started up Soccer practice and did a lot of sprinting on the field during the scrimmage. My mouth dried up to a point where I could not summon any more saliva. I could barely even speak when I asked my coaches if I could take a break to get some water.
Right at the end of that day, a cold sore appeared on the right side of my lip. And I've heard of herpes and all that how cold sores appear on the genital area? I've never had anything like that. So what's the deal? What is this? Is it really bad? This happens rarely.
A flare up of cold sores can be caused by dehydration, spending too much time in the sun, increased stress such as a new job, a weakened immune system because of a cold, and so on. However, the cold sore will only happen if you already have the cold sore virus, the herpes virus, in your body.
Many of us already have the cold sore virus dormant in our bodies, and never have a flare up of cold sores. We contracted it as children, as it is a very common virus, and children pick it up easily as they often share food and drinks, and may be less concerned about hand washing and hygiene. Cold sores can be transmitted even when the person does not have a cold sore, though it is less likely to happen then.
There is no over-the-counter medication or home remedy that cures cold sores. Only time will take care of that. But there is a good prescription medication for cold sores. It will make them go away much faster, and as a result of taking this medication you will have far fewer outbreaks of cold sores.
The absolute best treatment for cold sores is a prescription medication in pill form called Valtrex. It was intended for genital herpes, but cold sores are caused by the same family of viruses, and Valtrex stops colds sores in their tracks. None of the other treatments come close to the effectiveness of Valtrex, not the ointment Zovirax, and certainly not Abreva or anything else. Ask your doctor about it to see if you would be a good candidate for this medication. My doctor prescribed it for me for cold sores about five years ago and after taking it only a couple of times I hardly ever get a cold sore any more, and before Valtrex I was having several attacks a year. On the rare occasions that I do get one now, it is gone almost immediately when I take the medication - in about a day. In the meantime, here are a couple of informative links.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/cold-sores-topic-overview
http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/cold_sores.html
Cold Sores and NO2: What You Should Know
Cold Sores and NO2 are generally not a good mix, and you may want to weight the consequences before embarking on nitric oxide supplements for body building or other uses. While a large proportion of individuals carry the herpes simplex 1 virus that causes cold sores, not everyone manifests symptoms and the virus may lie dormant for a long time.
Once symptoms have manifested, there is a fairly high rate of reoccurance in the tissues originally affected. That is why cold sores tend to appear in the same place every time. The virus attaches itself to a nerve cell, which is why many individuals report a tingling sensation just before a break out of cold sores. Stress and diet are key components in mitigating cold sore appearance. Nitrogen balance also appears to be an important factor in whether or not cold sores appear.
Nitric Oxide
Nitrogen is nearly everywhere in our environment. It makes up a large portion of the air we breathe, and is a key element in many amino acids and active molecules in the body. You may be familiar with nitrous oxide, or N2O, commonly called laughing gas. This is used in a lot of dental procedures. Do not confuse this gas with NO2, or nitric oxide. NO2, linked to cold sores, is a common pollutant.
It is also used by those wishing to increase performance in their exercise and bodybuilding regimen. The link between NO2 and cold sores is one that is currently being explored, but it is established enough that producers of NO2 products often feature a warning on their labels that advises against use for individuals who are susceptible to cold sores. Cold sores, NO2, all these factors are things to consider when embarking on a new plan for improving your appearance.
A Possible Option: Lysine
There is some evidence that lysine may be an effective way to counterbalance the effects of NO2 on cold sores. Lysine is an essential amino acid, but is not produced by the body. We must take it in through what we eat, such as soybeans, legumes, spinach and lentils. Because the doses effective for cold sores can run to 1000 mg a dose, it can be difficult to get enough to treat cold sores. The active ingredient in many cold sore medications is in fact lysine for this reason. If you choose to utilize NO2 as a supplement, you may want to explore lysine as a way to regulate the levels of nitrogen in your body.
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