You’re not alone
You’re not alone when dealing with cold sores or fever blisters. The cold sore virus, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1), lives in your nerves and among the nerves of most of the people you come in contact with. Estimates range that at least 50% of the people in the US have the virus…some professionals think it could be as much as 90%. While it’s pretty quiet most of the time, there are triggers that bring it out of hiding and cause the virus to come for a “visit” every now and then. Some people get cold sores twice a year or less. For others, it’s a monthly ordeal. Causes can range from sunlight or a fever to stress and for you women out there, getting your period.
The quickest path to getting better is to reach for a product that has the power to reduce your virus the moment you start to feel that tingle on your lip. tetraVIV™ is the strongest topical analgesic in the OTC market. It will start to relieve pain on contact and protects and heals within minutes.
Just know that for the most part, the virus is manageable with treatment and each day is one day closer to its culmination. In the meantime, however, we can take steps to avoid prolonging outbreaks and spreading the virus to others. For instance, be mindful that shared utensils, razors, and towels may spread the virus. In addition, changes in diet or watching what foods we eat and drink can help as well. Here are some Lip Tips we think can help.
So, hang in there, know what matters is not how you look, but how you feel. And assuming you’re not running a fever, overly fatigued or stressed about school or work, you’ll be OK. Try to think positive thoughts and know you’re not alone and this something many of us go through.
