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Cold Sores
Moderate
Cold sores are small painful blisters usually occurring around the lips.
Clinical Severity
moderate
Body System
Skin Hair & Nails
Symptoms
2
Causes
2
Treatments
5
Diet
3
Overview
Cold sores are small painful blisters usually occurring around the lips.
Symptoms 2
Eye Pain
Sudden Weakness
Causes & Risk Factors 2
Primary Causes
Infection
Stress
Risk Factors
Stress, fever, sunlight exposure, and weakened immunity increase risk.
Prevention
Key Prevention Tips
Avoiding triggers and direct contact during outbreaks may help
Prevention Guidance
Avoiding triggers and direct contact during outbreaks may help.
Reminder: Prevention recommendations should be tailored to your personal health status and risk factors.
Treatment & Management 5
Detailed treatment guidance is currently being prepared.
Detailed treatment guidance is currently being prepared.
Detailed treatment guidance is currently being prepared.
Detailed treatment guidance is currently being prepared.
Detailed treatment guidance is currently being prepared.
Medical Note: The treatment information provided is intended for educational purposes only.
Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting,
stopping, or changing any treatment.
Diet & Nutrition 3
Recommended Foods
Vitamin C Foods
Support immunity
Fresh Fruits
Rich in antioxidants
Water
Maintain hydration
Foods to Avoid
Alcohol
May trigger outbreaks
Processed Foods
Limit intake
Medical Nutrition Note: Diet recommendations are intended for general educational purposes and should be tailored to individual health needs by a qualified healthcare professional.
Frequently Asked Questions 5
Small painful blisters usually around the lips.
Usually herpes simplex virus type 1.
Yes, especially during active outbreaks.
Stress, illness, and sunlight exposure.
Yes, recurrent outbreaks are common.
Helpful Tip: These answers provide general medical information.
Consult your healthcare provider for advice tailored to your condition.