Supportive care steps for healing a cold sore
How to Support Cold Sore Healing and Comfort
Cold sores generally heal on their own, but they can be uncomfortable and disruptive. The following steps may help protect the affected area, reduce discomfort and support the normal healing... Read more...
HSV-1 illustration explaining oral herpes and cold sores
What Is HSV-1 (Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1)?
  HSV-1, or herpes simplex virus type 1, is a common lifelong virus. It most often causes oral herpes, which may appear as cold sores or fever blisters around the... Read more...
Parent protecting a baby during an active cold sore outbreak
How to Protect Your Baby When You Have a Cold Sore
Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). The virus can be dangerous for newborns, so active cold sores require extra care around a baby. The NHS... Read more...
Seasonal weather changes associated with cold sore triggers
How to Manage Cold Sore Triggers During Seasonal Changes
As the weather shifts from warm to cool - your body goes through its own adjustment period. Unfortunately, for many people, this is also when cold sores like to make an... Read more...
woman in the summer protecting lips
Why Sunlight Can Trigger Cold Sore Outbreaks
If you’ve ever noticed a cold sore appear after spending time in the sun, you’re not alone. Sun exposure is a commonly reported cold sore trigger. Extended exposure to sunlight... Read more...
Cold sore research exploring hidden outbreak triggers
New Research Uncovers Hidden Triggers Behind Cold Sore Outbreaks
Recent groundbreaking research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has unveiled a surprising mechanism by which cold sores reactivate, leading to outbreaks. This discovery offers new insights into... Read more...
Supportive care steps for healing a cold sore
How to Support Cold Sore Healing
Cold sores generally heal on their own, but they can be uncomfortable and disruptive. The following steps may help protect the affected area, reduce discomfort and support the normal healing... Read more...
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5 Ways to Manage Cold Sore Triggers This Winter
  Winter can bring several common cold sore triggers at once: dry air, chapped lips, seasonal illness, disrupted routines and holiday stress. Understanding those triggers can help you build a... Read more...
Illustration explaining why HSV-1 remains dormant in the body
Why Is There No Cure for Cold Sores?
Whether you have grown up with cold sores your entire life, or are waking up this morning with your first, we all experience the pain, fear and frustration cold sores... Read more...
Foods associated with common dietary cold sore triggers
What Foods to Avoid When Managing Cold Sore Triggers
While many factors can trigger an outbreak, one amino acid in particular, L-Arginine, plays a significant role in the replication of this virus. Understanding how L-Arginine affects cold sore outbreaks... Read more...
Cold and flu season factors associated with cold sore triggers
How Flu Season Can Trigger Cold Sore Outbreaks and What You Can Do About It!
As the leaves turn and temperatures drop, flu season comes knocking on our doors. While many of us brace for the common cold or flu, there's another unwelcome guest that... Read more...
L-Lysine supplement support for daily cold sore defense
The Power of L-Lysine: Supporting Your Body's Defenses Against Cold Sores
Whether it's your first, or you have been suffering from cold sores your entire life, there is nothing worse than waking up to that all familiar "itch" of a brand... Read more...
Cold Sore Shield daily defense supplement formula and ingredients
The Science Behind Cold Sore Shield's Powerful Formula
Introduction: Cold sores can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem, often appearing at the most inconvenient times. At Cold Sore Shield, we've developed a unique formula that takes a proactive... Read more...
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Cold Sores and Combat Sports
Cold sores are highly contagious, and an outbreak can often prevent athletes from participating in the sports (contact sports) they love, and even prevent professional athletes from competing in the sports... Read more...
Cold sore healing stages and supportive care
How to speed the healing of a cold sore (and understand the dreaded "double outbreak.")
Getting a cold sore is a pretty miserable feeling, and the healing process can often take weeks at a time. Here are a few tips to speed up the healing... Read more...
Illustration representing the relationship between stress and cold sore outbreaks
Understanding the relationship between cold sores and stress.
Cold sores always seem to arrive at the worst of times (did somebody say graduation pictures?) Well it may be less coincidental than you think.  While stress doesn't directly cause... Read more...
Woman enjoying a swimming pool during summer
How to Manage Cold Sore Triggers This Summer
Nothing will ruin your summer plans faster than waking up with a cold sore. Here are a few reasons why the sun might be responsible for your next cold sore (and... Read more...
Woman resting in bed while experiencing menstrual-cycle-related cold sore triggers
Why do I always get a cold sore on my period? (And what you can do to help.)
  What's worse than waking up to a brand new cold sore? How about getting a cold sore at the exact same time as your period. Before you think you... Read more...
Bride and groom managing cold sore triggers before their wedding day
How to Manage Cold Sore Triggers Before Your Wedding Day
There is nothing worse than getting a cold sore on your wedding day. From the special kiss, to the hundreds of photos, we want to look good and feel our... Read more...
Cold Sore Shield daily defense supplement packed for travel
3 Tips to Manage Cold Sore Triggers on Your Next Vacation
Traveling is hard enough, but the stress and change in climate can also be the perfect combination for a cold sore outbreak. Here are three tips to prevent cold sores on your... Read more...