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Concealing a coldsore, should I do it?
It is best to try and avoid covering the cold sore if possible. It is normally best to leave the area uncovered so you can allow it to aerate and breathe, this will help the lesion dry out and heal more quickly.
What I have also found is that sometimes attempts to conceal the sore can affect the healing process and slow down the healing time. [...]
How and when is the Herpes virus spread?
Herpes is most easily spread when a sore is present, but, it is also often spread at other times too. Some people notice itching, tingling or other sensations before they see anything on their skin. These are called “Prodromal Symptoms” and they warn that the virus may be present on the skin.
Herpes is most likely [...]
Which pathways can the herpes virus take to form an outbreak on your skin?
Nerves can have many axons which is why the herpes virus can take a number of pathways to your skin. This is why outbreaks can appear in different areas nearby to one another, regardless of what treatment is used. However, each nerve has a particular area of skin that it serves, called a dermatome, so the herpes [...]
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