How do you get cold sores?

Question

ok i have a cold sore on my lip and i dont know how i got it

AND NO I DIDNT GIVE ANYONE ORAL (i know what ur thinking) lol

does anyone know how you get them and how to get rid of them quick!!

just tell me what you know about it please

Answer 1

i read somewhere that its a form of herpes.

seeing your situation i doubt that it is.

and another thing i read is that it can be gotten at the beginning or the end of a sickness.

or with stress.

medication can be bought to help reduce it

Answer 2

you get it not only because of oral you know..

but also if you've drank from the same bottle or cup that

of a person with cold sore ..

and how you get rid of them.. Im not sure... go to a dermatologist or something...

Answer 3

Once you have the cold sore virus, you have it for the rest of  your life.  They are most likely to flare up in times of stress, if you have spent too much time in the sun, or if your immune system is a bit low such as when you have a cold.  But don't stress too  much about it.  I have had cold sores all my life, and you can deal with it.

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-t...

http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/ach...

Answer 4

Surprisingly enough, a bunch of folks everywhere have the cold sore virus (herpes simplex virus), but triggers vary from person to person.

Cold sores are usually spread when a person comes into contact with another cold sore or its fluid - think sharing utensils, kissing, etc. Oftentimes, kids get them from their parents in this way.

As for getting rid of them, you can't. You will always have the virus and triggers include stress, change in weather and even a deficiency of Vitamin B. The sores will heal on their own in roughly one week's time, but things to note: don't touch or scratch the sore - this will cause them to spread; apply Abreva, which is an OTC med for cold sores and/or get something stronger from your doctor.

And please don't swap spit with others. ;-)