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- Package Description:�0.23 oz. (6.6 g)Serving Size:�..Number of Servings:�..
- DESCRIPTION DETAILS FACTS DIRECTIONS WARNINGS What are Cold Sores? Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are small somewhat painful blisters that usually appear on or around a person's lips and are caused by the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). Once a person becomes infected with a herpes virus, the virus never leaves the body. The virus stays dormant in the nerve cells but it can become active again, causing cold sores. Many Americans will get a cold sore at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, once you've had a cold sore, chances are it will come back again, probably at the worst possible time, like just before a big social occasion, or when you're about to make that important business presentation. Even though they are so common, the cause and treatment of cold sores remain a mystery to most people. While there is no medication to rid the body of the herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores, Campho-Phenique Cold Sore Treatment will help to ease the pain and itching, while helping to prevent infections that could slow the healing process. Symptoms of a Cold Sore Some people may feel tingling, burning, pain or itching in the affected area before a cold sore forms. That's when you know - you're about to get a cold sore. Whether you call it a cold sore, or a fever blister, it starts out as a tiny virus - herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which has been lying dormant in the body and decides to �wake up. Stages of a Cold Sore One or more red-trimmed, fluid-filled blisters appear around the lips. Often these small blisters cluster together to form larger lesions. The blisters burst open, causing pain and a burning sensation. A crust is developed over the red base of the blister. The blister will eventually flake off and the cold sore will disappear. Most cold sores heal within about 2 weeks, but in that time, they guarantee a future for themselves. The cold sore virus usually hides in the nerve cells and remains dormant at these sites until something happens to wake them up. What Causes a Cold Sore to Appear? HSV-1 is very common and could have been picked up when you were a child by close contact (a kiss or a shared drink or utensil) with an adult who had the virus. The virus remains in your body for the rest of your life, although not everyone with the virus develops cold sores. Like an unexpected visitor, cold sores can come back at the worst moment. Although scientists still haven't determined exactly what causes the cold sore virus to reactivate and travel back to the lips, there are a number of factors that can lead to a recurrence such as severe colds and flu, too much exposure to sun, hormonal changes caused by menstruation, and stress - which probably accounts for the tendency of cold sores to show up when they are most inconvenient. Package Description: 0.23 oz. (6.6 g) Serving Size: .. Number of Servings: .. Active ingredient - purposes:Camphorated Phenol (Camphor 10.8% and Phenol 4.7%) - Pain Reliever/Antiseptic. Inactive Ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Eucalyptus Oil, Glycerin, Light Mineral Oil. Adults and children 2 years and over: Clean the affected area. Apply a small amount of this product to the cold sore or fever blister 1 to 3 times daily. Do not bandage. Children under 2 years: ask a doctor. Other information: Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat above 40 degrees C (104 degrees F). Close cap tightly after use. For external use only. Do not use:Over large areas of the body, with a bandage. Ask a doctor before use if you have:A deep or puncture wound, animal bites, serious burns.When using this product do not use in or near the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water and obtain medical attention. Stop use and ask a doctor if:Condition worsens. Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not induce vomiting befo
What are Cold Sores? Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are small somewhat painful blisters that usually appear on or around a person's lips and are caused by the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). Once a person becomes infected with a herpes virus, the virus never leaves the body. The virus stays dormant in the nerve cells but it can become active again, causing cold sores. Many Americans will get a cold sore at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, once you've had a cold sore, chances are it will come back again, probably at the worst possible time, like just before a big social occasion, or when you're about to make that important business presentation. Even though they are so common, the cause and treatment of cold sores remain a mystery to most people. While there is no medication to rid the body of the herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores, Campho-Phenique Cold Sore Treatment will help to ease the pain and itching, while helping to prevent infections that could slow the healing process.Symptoms of a Cold SoreSome people may feel tingling, burning, pain or itching in the affected area before a cold sore forms. That's when you know - you're about to get a cold sore.Whether you call it a cold sore, or a fever blister, it starts out as a tiny virus - herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which has been lying dormant in the body and decides to �wake up. Stages of a Cold SoreOne or more red-trimmed, fluid-filled blisters appear around the lips. Often these small blisters cluster together to form larger lesions.The blisters burst open, causing pain and a burning sensation. A crust is developed over the red base of the blister. The blister will eventually flake off and the cold sore will disappear.Most cold sores heal within about 2 weeks, but in that time, they guarantee a future for themselves. The cold sore virus usually hides in the nerve cells and remains dormant at these sites until something happens to wake them up.What Causes a Cold Sore to Appear?HSV-1 is very common and could have been picked up when you were a child by close contact (a kiss or a shared drink or utensil) with an adult who had the virus.The virus remains in your body for the rest of your life, although not everyone with the virus develops cold sores.Like an unexpected visitor, cold sores can come back at the worst moment. Although scientists still haven't determined exactly what causes the cold sore virus to reactivate and travel back to the lips, there are a number of factors that can lead to a recurrence such as severe colds and flu, too much exposure to sun, hormonal changes caused by menstruation, and stress - which probably accounts for the tendency of cold sores to show up when they are most inconvenient.
