Kiss Your Cold Sore Goodbye!

Valentine's Day is almost upon us but you can kiss goodbye to a romantic liaison if you don't get that cold sore healed fast! So what do you do if you get a cold sore? We have some answers, and it doesn't involve covering your head with a motorcycle helmet! SoreCold is clinically proven to heal cold sores quickly.

A cold sore is a painful raised area of small fluid-filled blisters. They usually form on the lips - just where the lip meets the surrounding skin. The blisters are very painful and dry up to make a yellow crust, which gradually heals in a few days.
Although they are usually found on the lips you can get them in other places, such as in the nostrils and on the nose.
Anyone who has had a cold sore will tell you that they are the bane of any sufferer's life. So if you suffer from cold sores or know someone who does, try SoreCold.

Children and Cold Sores-Part 2

Why do children get cold sores? If you're a parent, this may be question that you are asking yourself. Sure, you've probably dealt with a cold sore before, but you may be wondering why your child is dealing with them. Well, it's actually fairly easy for kids to get cold sores. In fact, usually most people have contact with the herpes simplex virus type 1 when they are children rather than as adults. So, if you notice your child getting a cold sore, don't freak out. There are many reasons that they may be getting one.

Sharing Towels or Cups with Others

One reason that kids often come in contact with cold sores is because they share towels or cups with others. If you have a breakout and you share a cup with your child, then you may be the one passing it on to them. However, many kids pick this up in school. Kids often don't think about germs and they may share drinks, silverware, or even towels at school or day care, which can lead to cold sores breaking out when they contract the virus from someone else.

Exposure to the Herpes Virus

Why do children get cold sores? Well, exposure to the herpes virus is the main reason. They have to come in contact with this virus in some way in order to end up getting a cold sore. They may come in contact with the virus from you or from someone at school. Kissing your kids when you have a cold sore can spread it to them, or they may come in close contact with someone at school that has it and then they get it too. So, it's really a problem that is very contagious and easily spread around.

They Get a Cold

If your child has already contracted the virus, when they get a cold, they may end up getting a cold sore as well. In fact, sometimes you may notice that your child gets a cold sore right before or right after getting a cold. Although the herpes virus is often sitting their dormant, the cold can trigger it and your child can end up with a nasty cold sore.

Stress Can Cause It

Wondering why do children get cold sores? Well, often if they've already been exposed to the herpes simplex virus, some stress can end up leading to a breakout of these sores. Stress can cause a breakout in both kids and adults alike, and kids do deal with stress in their lives. If they go through a particularly stressful situation, you may notice that a breakout is not far behind. So, make sure that you watch your child carefully when they go through stress. If a breakout seems to be coming, make sure that you treat the problem as soon as you can.

Cold Sores and Children-Why SoreCold Can Help

The first episode of cold sores can be so painful that your child may have difficulty eating, drinking, and sleeping. A child who has a fever and many mouth sores may need to be encouraged to drink water and other fluids to prevent dehydration.
Adults and older children who have a painful first episode of cold sores may sometimes need a prescription-strength medicated mouth rinse to reduce pain.
Several complementary treatments are available if you wish to try an alternative way to ease your symptoms.
Vitamin C, lysine supplements, and lemon balm are examples of complementary treatments that may provide some relief during a cold sore outbreak. SoreCold is a proprietary cold sore / herpes formula that we have researched and developed for many years. This formula contains the highest quality medical grade blends of essential oils that are known to stop the herpes virus from causing a cold sore. Users of our product tell us that these blended oils are highly effective in stopping the Cold Sore / Herpes virus. These cold sore and herpes formulas are so effective with the herpes / cold sore virus that we bet our business on it and offer you a 100% money back guarantee on the purchase price of the product if you are not completely satisfied.
One study showed that zinc oxide/glycine topical cream reduced the duration of an outbreak.

These measures may help prevent the spread of cold sores in children:
Encourage frequent hand-washing.
Do not let children share toys that other children put in their mouths.
Clean toys occasionally with a disinfectant.
If children have open or weeping cold sore blisters, keep them home until the blisters begin to scab over.
Do not let children kiss each other while they have cold sores or uncontrollable drooling.
Use gloves to apply medicated ointment to a child's cold sores.

Stressed and Overworked? Watch Out!

The cold sore virus (herpes simplex virus) is caught by personal contact and once you get it , you will have it for life. It is usually triggered by stress, overwork, a depleted immune system or a shock. Many people who live a hectic lifestyle, do not have a proper nutritious meals or have high stress levels are more prone to outbreaks due to a depleted immune system. Nobody is immune to cold sores and celebrities have been photographed self-consciously trying to cover them up. The average rate is 7 out of 10 people suffer from the virus and some that have it do not even realize it. Herpes Simplex can lie dormant in our immune system and our own body can't make antibodies to fight it off. Other attributes associated with triggering the virus is cold weather, windy weather, menstruation and UV light. When you trigger the virus it travels along the nerve and erupts as a sore, usually around the mouth, around your eyes or in your nostrils. There are treatments you can use in order to help prevent the virus developing into a large blister. However, if your cold sore has already erupted into an unsightly blister try using SoreCold. This remedy is guaranteed and will help in the natural healing process. The best treatment is prevention and this includes sleep to boost your immune system, healthy eating, if out in the sun wear a hat or sunscreen to protect from UV light, correct diet and don't kiss anyone with a cold sore. Make sure that your diet is rich in iron which is found in nuts, seeds, meat and dark green leafy vegetables as well as Vitamin C which assists your body in absorbing iron. Certain other foods which include oats, soy, chocolate, pasta, biscuits and bread may attribute to your cold sore virus because they include the amino acid arginine. To counteract the effects of these foods it is suggested that you take the amino acid lysine.

Are Canker Sores the Same as Cold Sores?

Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) are small shallow sores or ulcers that appear inside the lips, inside the cheeks, or on the gums. They begin as small, reddish swellings. Then they burst, and the rupture sores are covered with a white or yellow membrane. The edges of the sores are still red and look like a painful red halo. Without treatment, canker sores heal in two weeks or less.

Canker sores occur inside the mouth, usually inside the lips, cheeks, or soft palate. They can also occur on or under the tongue and in the throat. Often, several canker sores appear at the same time and may be in clusters. Canker sores appear as a whitish, round area with a red border. The sores are painful and sensitive to touch. The average canker sore is about 0.25 inch (0.6 cm) in size, although they can occasionally be larger. Canker sores are not infectious.

Anyone can get canker sores, but they are most common among teenagers and people in their twenties. Females are slightly more likely to get canker sores than males. Some people have one or two episodes a year; others have almost continual problems. Females are likely to have canker sores during their premenstrual period.

Approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population is affected by recurring canker sores. That means as of 2004 some 56 million Americans suffer annually from these small but painful ulcers. Fortunately, certain safe, natural remedies are effective in treating canker sores.
Canker sores are sometimes mistaken as cold sores (also known as fever blisters). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. The sores caused by this disease, also known as oral herpes, can occur anywhere on the body. Most commonly, herpes infection occurs on the outside of lips and much less often inside the mouth. Cold sores are infectious. Both can be treated using the SoreCold remedy to quickly speed the healing process.

Natural Remedies for Cold Sore Outbreaks

Cold sores home remedies are wise alternatives to effectively relieve and soothe cold sores and blisters. Anyone suffering from the discomfort caused by cold sores should be aware that there are natural methods to treat them. Home remedies offer cost-effective and all-natural way to manage cold sores. Ice is one of the cheapest cold sores home remedies. Application can be done instantly because all you have to do is to gently rub the ice along the affected area. Do this for a few minutes and repeat every hour to achieve its soothing action. A great option is a topical remedy that contains the highest quality medical grade blends of essential oils that are known to stop the herpes virus from causing a cold sore. It is called SoreCold. Users of our product tell us that these blended oils are highly effective in stopping the Cold Sore / Herpes virus. These cold sore and herpes formulas are so effective with the herpes / cold sore virus that we bet our business on it and offer you a 100% money back guarantee on the purchase price of the product if you are not completely satisfied. Nature seems to provide cures that man can only dream of creating. Our Research and Development team has worked for many years to isolate a successful remedy to the Cold Sore / Herpes condition. Finally, after trying countless Cold Sore and Herpes formulas we came upon some very specific essential ols that showed surprising promise in controling Herpes and Cold Sore outbreaks. In the mid 1990's we found several oils which when blended together created a formula that our clients have told us not only stop their Cold Sore and Herpes virus from doing it's dirty work of creating large ugly blisters but also have the amazing properties of speeding tissue healing at rates that you have to see to believe! One of the popular and widely-known cold sores home remedies is tea bag. The tea bag is firmly pressed over the cold sores for 30 minutes. Another way to do this is to apply the tea bag directly on the affected area with a slow, rubbing motion. The same steps should be repeated every hour to maximize its healing benefits.Plain powdered salt can also be used to treat cold sores. Using a damp forefinger, apply salt directly over the blisters. Make sure to cover the whole affected area. Gently rub and spread the salt over the blistered area. With the same finger, press on the cold sores and hold for 30 seconds. Application of Aloe gel or gentle skin lubricants after rubbing the salt is strongly recommended to achieve optimum treatment. Lemon balm is a mainstay of cold sores home remedies. Lemon juice is known for its healing properties. It effectively increases the rate at which cold sores can heal. Directly apply lemon extract over the affected part of the skin. Doing this can also disinfect the blistered skin. Proper diet is one of the most effective cold sores home remedies. Discipline should be practiced to maximize the benefits you can get from eating right in order to treat cold sores. Foods that are rich in vitamins are good choices. Cut down on salt, caffeine, processed meat and dairy, foods rich in acid content and the ones that are rich in arginine such as whole wheat. Chocolate bars, nuts and seeds are likewise not recommended. However, they should be replaced with complex carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables. Sanitation and disinfection are of high importance to avoid contaminants from worsening your skin condition. Cleanliness is essential to treat and manage cold sores. Keeping your hands, skin and the areas of your home clean and free from bacteria can guarantee the effectiveness of the cold sores home remedies that you are practicing. These natural methods of treating cold sores are considered effective when done properly and hygienically.

Pregnancy and Cold Sores

Cold sores and pregnancy, although rare, can be serious concern for new mothers who suffer from the herpes simplex virus. It is understandable to be concerned, so let's take a deeper look into this health issue.
The herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores is not a genetic condition, meaning that you can't automatically pass it on to your unborn child. The cold sore virus is only spread by coming in direct contact with someone who is infected.
Cold sores and pregnancy can be a health concern during the delivery of your baby. If you are about to give birth and have an active cold sore or herpes outbreak around the birth canal, your doctor will do a c-section delivery instead to protect your baby from coming in contact with the virus. It's important to note that if you have herpes, but are not currently having an outbreak, a normal delivery should be fine.
Studies have shown that women who have had the herpes simplex virus long before becoming pregnant are at a very low risk of infecting the baby.
The one area that is of greatest concern is if you contract the herpes virus for the first time during your pregnancy. There will be a very high likelyhood of passing it on to your baby. Neonatal herpes as it is termed, can be fatal to your baby. You must get in contact with your doctor immediately if this occurs. Since Neonatal herpes is not a reportable disease in many different states, it is impossible to know exactly how many cases there are each year. Estimates put the number at 1,000-3,000, so cold sores and pregnancy are a concern to be mindful of, especially if you have had them in the past.
What is more amazing, and quite sad, is the fact that 5%-8% of all newborn babies who contract neonatal herpes get the virus by being kissed from an adult who has an active cold sore. While this is hard to believe, it points out the fact that you have to be careful in who is around your new baby.
The best tip in regards to having cold sores and wanting to get pregnant is to talk with your health care provider beforehand. Regardless of whether you currently have an active herpes outbreak, or if it has been years ago, talk with the medical experts and get all your questions answered in regards to cold sores and pregnancy.

Is There A Cure For Herpes?

Answer: Right now genital herpes and oral herpes are only treatable, not curable. But a July 2008 letter to the editor that appeared in Nature suggests that that may not always be the case. One of the reasons that herpes infections are difficult to treat effectively is that the virus hides in the cells of the nervous system between outbreaks. During these times, when the infection is latent, the virus becomes effectively invisible to drugs and the immune system. During active infections, some of the hidden virus "wakes up" to do its dirty work, but while any virus remains hidden it's impossible for treatment to lead to a full cure.
Researchers from Duke University appear to have found the part of the viral genome that codes for the proteins that allow the oral herpes virus to hide out during latent periods. The scientists think that they may be able to develop a drug that turns off these viral brakes, and allows the virus to come out of dormancy once and for all so that it can be thoroughly eradicated by antiviral treatment with a drug such as acyclovir. I suspect that most people with herpes would be thrilled with the possibility of a cure, even if they had to risk a massive outbreak in between receiving the drug to activate the virus and the therapy to cure it.
It will probably be quite a few years before a herpes cure based on this research is available for humans, even if the first round of animal trials are successful. Still, this news provides something that will help see people infected with the herpes virus through quite a bit of waiting... hope. For many people, the possibility that one day there might be a permanent cure, instead of just a suppressive treatment, for their herpes infection will probably feel like seeing a gorgeous wrapped present under the tree and knowing that they'll be able to open it on Christmas morning. It might take 20 years or more before a drug is developed for human treatment, but it's still a wonderful thing to look forward to.

Sources: Umbach et al. "MicroRNAs expressed by herpes simplex virus 1 during latent infection regulate viral mRNAs" Nature 2008 Jul 2. [Epub ahead of print] E.J. Mundell. "New Hope Against the Cold Sore Virus" Washington Post Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Kid's/Teens and Herpes

Neal knew something weird was going on. A few days before, his lip started tingling and felt a little numb. He didn't pay much attention to it then, but now there was a certain throbbing something on his lip and it wasn't pretty. At first Neal thought it was a zit because it was red and tender, but then it blistered and opened up. Neal had a cold sore.

Maybe you've heard of a fever blister — a cold sore is the same thing. They're pretty common and lots of people get them. So what exactly are cold sores and what causes them?

What's a Cold Sore?
Cold sores, which are small and somewhat painful blisters that usually show up on or around a person's lips, are caused by the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). But they don't just show up on the lips. They can sometimes be inside the mouth, on the face, or even inside or on the nose. These places are the most common, but sores can appear anywhere on the body, including the genital area.
What Causes a Cold Sore?
HSV-1 is very common — if you have it, chances are you picked it up when you were a kid. Most people who are infected with the herpes simplex virus got it during their preschool years, most likely from close contact with someone who has it or getting kissed by an adult with the virus.

Although a person who has HSV-1 doesn't always have sores, the virus stays in the body and there's no permanent cure.

When someone gets infected with HSV-1, the virus makes its way through the skin and into a group of nerve cells called a ganglion (pronounced: gang-glee-in). The virus moves in here, takes a long snooze, and every now and then decides to wake up and cause a cold sore. But not everyone who gets the herpes simplex virus develops cold sores. In some people, the virus stays dormant (asleep) permanently.

What causes the virus to "wake up" or reactivate? The truth is, no one knows for sure. A person doesn't necessarily have to have a cold to get a cold sore — they can be brought on by other infections, fever, stress, sunlight, cold weather, hormone changes in menstruation or pregnancy, tooth extractions, and certain foods and drugs. In a lot of people, the cause is unpredictable.

Here's how a cold sore develops:

The herpes simplex virus-1, which has been lying dormant in the body, reactivates or "wakes up."
The virus travels toward the area where the cold sore decides to show up (like a person's lip) via the nerve endings.
The area below the skin's surface, where the cold sore is going to appear, starts to tingle, itch, or burn.
A red bump appears in the area about a day or so after the tingling.
The bump blisters and turns into a cold sore.
After a few days, the cold sore dries up and a yellow crust appears in its place.
The scab-like yellow crust falls off and leaves behind a pinkish area where it once was.
The redness fades away as the body heals and sends the herpes simplex virus back to "sleep."
How Do Cold Sores Spread?
Cold sores are really contagious. If you have a cold sore, it's very easy to infect another person with HSV-1. The virus spreads through direct contact — through skin contact or contact with oral or genital secretions (like through kissing). Although the virus is most contagious when a sore is present, it can still be passed on even if you can't see a sore. HSV-1 can also be spread by sharing a cup or eating utensils with someone who has it.

In addition, if you or your partner gets cold sores on the mouth, the herpes simplex virus-1 can be transmitted during oral sex and cause herpes in the genital area.

Herpes simplex virus-1 also can spread if a person touches the cold sore and then touches a mucous membrane or an area of the skin with a cut on it. Mucous membranes are the moist, protective linings made of tissue that are found in certain areas of your body like your nose, eyes, mouth, and vagina. So it's best to not mess with a cold sore — don't pick, pinch, or squeeze it.

Actually, it's a good idea to not even touch active cold sores. If you do touch an active cold sore, don't touch other parts of your body. Be especially careful about touching your eyes — if it gets into the eyes, HSV-1 can cause a lot of damage. Wash your hands as soon as possible. In fact, if you have a cold sore or you're around someone with a cold sore, try to wash your hands frequently.

If they aren't taken care of properly, cold sores can develop into bacterial skin infections. And they can actually be dangerous for people whose immune systems are weakened (such as infants and people who have cancer or HIV/AIDS) as well as those with eczema. For people with any of these conditions, an infection triggered by a cold sore can actually be life threatening.

How Are Cold Sores Diagnosed and Treated?
Cold sores normally go away on their own within 7 to 10 days. And although no medications can make the infection go away, prescription drugs and creams are available that can shorten the length of the outbreak and make the cold sore less painful.

If you have a cold sore, it's important to see your doctor if:

you have another health condition that has weakened your immune system
the sores don't heal by themselves within 7 to 10 days
you get cold sores frequently
you have signs of a bacterial infection, such as fever, pus, or spreading redness
To make yourself more comfortable when you have cold sores, you can apply ice or anything cool to the area. You also can take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Herpes and Dating

There are some conversations that change your life. If your doctor has ever told you that you have been diagnosed with herpes, you remember that conversation as one of them. Herpes is a frightening diagnosis for many people. Society may have exposed them to messages suggesting that people with herpes are dirty or somehow flawed. However, herpes is just a disease like any other--a disease, in fact, that affects approximately one in five Americans. The first thing you need to do after you've received a herpes diagnosis is sit down and take a breath. Do some research and learn all you can about the disease. You were probably diagnosed because you experienced an outbreak of the virus. Although the outbreak may have been scary and painful, this is not the time to panic. Since you have had one outbreak, you will probably have several more over the next year. Over time, however, your outbreaks will become less frequent. There is medication that you can take to help relieve your symptoms and drugs can be used on a daily basis to reduce the frequency of outbreaks and lower the amount of virus in your system. Dating with herpes can be stressful. But when you are open and honest about your infection status, there will continue to be people who love you and want to date you. There are also dating services specifically for individuals who have been diagnosed with herpes and other STDs. Remember, one in five adults is infected with the herpes virus. Herpes dating, and finding someone to love, may not be nearly as difficult as you think. However, even if you have both been diagnosed with herpes, it is still wise to practice safer sex.

SoreCold Works!

Testimonials for SoreCold
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Ever since the age of 17 I have had disfiguring Cold Sore / Herpes lesions breakout on my lip any time I was under stress or exposed to the sun for an extended period when I had not been in the sun much previously. Finally 20+ years later I have found a solution that not only provides relief but if I catch the Cold Sore / Herpes in time it actually stops that day. It has been a gift socially since I now have no worries about Herpes popping out when I am stressed. When I travel it is always the first thing I confirm is in my suitcase. Thanks Sore Cold for giving me my life back!
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S.C., Colorado

I've had problems with canker sores and mouth blisters all my life and have tried many medications for relief over the years. The mouth sores became more pronounced as I entered adulthood and came in various forms from prickly, oozy blisters all over my lips to raw and swollen patches. The cause of these mouth problems seemed to revolve around hormonal changes, or sun exposure or stress.In recent years, the raw spots on my mouth became chronic. During a particularly stressful time in my life when our family was preparing to move back to the states from our temporary home in Holland, I found that my mouth was almost constantly swollen with large raw patches covering the surface of my lips. These patches would get gummy and would then bleed when I attempted to clean them to apply medicine. The condition was so painful that it was hard to talk, hard to eat, and I certainly didn't want to kiss my husband or children. I thought that my mouth would get better after the stress of our international move was over, but it continued on for about a year with the condition perhaps clearing for just a day before it would start all over again for a week to 10 days.I asked for help from my doctor and my dentist. The sores had been so severe that my doctor feared I had an auto immune problem and did testing that turned up negative. My dentist prescribed some pills to take that did dramatically improve my situation, but since I soon became pregnant, I discontinued their use since I was concerned about the effect of the medicine during pregnancy and nursing.When I began using Sore-Cold during my pregnancy, I was amazed at the immediate effect it had! I remember when I tried it for the first time on a few blisters that were just forming on my lower lip. I applied Sore-Cold at bedtime, and then happened to get up in the night at about 2:00am. I looked in the mirror and was stunned to see that the blisters were already gone! What a tremendous help Sore-Cold is to me now in preventing my mouth sores from getting out of hand. I find that whenever I use it, I get positive results in just a few hours. It really seems almost like magic to watch my sores vanish. I'm truly impressed by this product. It's easy to use, not harmful in any way, and so effective!
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Female Symptoms of Herpes

There are two strains of the herpes virus: Herpes Simplex Type 1 and Herpes Simplex Type 2. Herpes Simplex 1 is responsible for oral herpes, more commonly known as cold sores, which generally show up on or around the mouth. Herpes Simplex 2 is responsible for genital herpes and is considered to be a sexually transmitted disease.
When Will the Symptoms of Herpes Appear? Once you have been exposed to the virus through direct skin-to-skin contact, it can take anywhere from two to 20 days before your first episode of symptoms of genital herpes will occur. While the first outbreak of herpes is usually the worst one you will experience, as much as 60% of those infected with the virus will fail to notice any symptoms because the outbreak is so mild. Even if you do not have any symptoms, though, you can still pass on the virus to your sexual partners.
On average, the first herpes outbreak in men lasts about two weeks while in women the average is three weeks. Additionally, because women frequently experience their herpes sores in the vagina, many may mistake the few herpes symptoms they have for some other type of infection. You may confuse herpes with an outbreak of boils. Boils are larger and more painful, but a variety of boil treatments are available. It is not uncommon for a woman infected with the herpes virus to be misdiagnosed with a yeast infection, pelvic inflammatory disease or an inflamed cervix (cervicitis). While women frequently develop vaginal herpes, it is also possible to develop lesions on the vulva, cervix, urethra, anus, thighs and buttocks. If you have unusual vaginal discharge or persistent vaginal discomfort, it is a good idea to be tested for herpes.
Genital Herpes SymptomsThe most common sign of herpes is red, sensitive skin that develops sores or blisters (often referred to as herpes bumps). These lesions usually show up in and around the genital area, although female symptoms of herpes may cause these blisters to develop inside the vagina. Other signs and symptoms of genital herpes include:
Swollen lymph glands in the groin
Headaches
Muscle aches
Fever
Lower back pain
In women, herpes symptoms can also include vaginal discharge and pain or a burning sensation when urinating. About 25% of women will develop meningitis as a complication of their first herpes outbreak while another 10% to 15% will have troubles urinating because of their herpes. Recurrent Herpes Outbreaks. Of those people who experienced an outbreak of herpes sores when they were first infected, 80% will go on to have recurrent outbreaks. Although these outbreaks tend to be less severe and shorter in duration than the first outbreak, they can still be just as uncomfortable. Additionally, a person is more likely to pass on the virus when they experience an outbreak.
Prior to the recurrent breakout, though, many individuals tend to experience "warning symptoms" that they are about to have another herpes episode. Often, an individual will have some pain or discomfort in the area that is infected before their herpes sores develop. During this time, you are considered to be very contagious despite the absence of herpes blisters.
Herpes Treatment. Although there is no herpes cure, there are various herpes medications available that can ease the discomfort of your symptoms and shorten the length of the herpes outbreak. Try SoreCold today.

A Cure for Cold Sores?

By Kathleen Kingsbury
Cold sores are icky. And they're insidious. The raw, ugly blisters show up without notice and are unpreventable. Worse yet, once you're infected with the virus that causes them, you're stuck with it for good. But landmark research reported today by microbiologists at Duke University may offer the potential for a cure.
By age 40, nearly 90% of adults have been exposed to the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores. People are usually infected as children, but many never have symptoms. For those who do, however, cold sores are a painful and permanent nuisance, always erupting in the same location, at the original site of infection on the lips or mouth. Once HSV-1 enters the body it hunkers down for life, most of the time hiding dormant in the cranial nerves near the spine. The virus can be triggered by outside stress, such as exposure to sunlight, a fever or emotional distress.But the mystery has been how to eliminate the virus while it's hiding, before it produces unsightly symptoms.

Until now, research has generally concentrated on keeping HSV1 inactive — and preventing cold sores from ever showing up. But the Duke researchers took the opposite tack: figuring out precisely how to switch the virus from latency to its active stage. That's important, says lead author Dr. Bryan Cullen, professor of molecular genetics and microbiology at Duke, "because unless you activate the virus, you can't kill it."

Cullen and his team were able to replicate the intricate process using lab mice. They started by identifying the tiniest components of the HSV-1 strain. In its latent stage, HSV-1 produces a single molecular product, called latency-associated transcript RNA, or LAT RNA. Unlike most messenger RNA, LAT RNA doesn't produce proteins, so scientists have never been able to determine LAT RNA's exact function. But by inserting the LAT RNA into mice, Cullen found that it breaks down into even smaller strands called microRNA. Researchers then discovered that it was the microRNA that blocked production of the protein that activates HSV-1. "So if there was a sufficient supply of microRNA, then the virus stayed latent," Cullen says. "But under a high level of stress, the microRNA's blocking mechanisms break down, thus triggering a cold sore." The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, will be published in the journal Nature this week.

Understanding how to override the microRNA could allow scientists to activate the virus and then kill it using acyclovir. "Once the virus sticks its head up over the fence, you whack it off for good," Cullen says. "Yes, the person has to have one last cold sore, but it'd be worth it to most people to cure them forever."

The theory is that by activating the virus, then preventing it from returning to hibernation, which is when researchers think it gains strength, it can be completely eradicated. Cullen believes that a drug could be developed to block the microRNA that suppress HSV-1 into latency; once it's active, acyclovir can be used to destroy the virus permanently. Cullen suggests that this new research may also eventually be applied to other latent viruses, such as herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), which causes genital herpes, or the chicken pox virus, which causes shingles in adults. Cullen warns that some patients, especially those suffering genital herpes, may have to take acyclovir on a regular basis (HSV-2 is a hardier virus), but for people with HSV-1, the virus could be eradicated with just one dose.

Cullen and his colleagues, as well as several biotech firms, are already investigating such treatments and how best to deliver them. "Are any of these viruses fatal?" Cullen says. "No. But there are a lot of people who'd be thrilled never to have a cold sore again." Try SoreCold today.

Katie Price aka Jordan gets Cold Sores

According to NOW online - Peter Andre, Jordan’s husband doesn’t kiss her when she has cold sores and admits that she gets them when she is working hard and feeling run down.
I wonder what Jordan takes in order to get through her cold sore spell. That’s probably a good idea not to kiss her on the mouth directly but I have to wonder if Peter Andre already has type-1 Herpes in his system and doesn’t know it. After all, it’s not really included in proper STD testing now, is it..
Isn’t she a gorgeous woman? Her husband is handsome but not as good looking as she is. I was reading on that site that I found that she’s talking about getting boob job #5. I don’t think she needs to get any more boob jobs, do you? I think the twins look find just how they are and I’m sure Peter Andre would agree.

Celebrities With Herpes List

David Hasselhoff, Bill Clinton, Moby, TonyBennett, Robin Williams, Justin Whalin, Brad Pitt, David Beckham, Jason Kidd, Fred Durst, Joshua Jackson, Billy Idol, Colin Farrell, Juwan Howard, Dennis Rodman, Cliff Robinson, Vernin Maxwell.

Lauren Hutton, Sheryl Crow, Paris Hilton, Victoria Beckham, Pamela Anderson, Lucie Arnaz Janet Jackson (per her prescriptions list on SmokingGun.com), Tawny Kitaen (per her prescriptions list on SmokingGun.com), Britney Spears (seen buying Zovirax while in Kentwood), Katie Holmes (nasty sores seen on lips, wonder where else she has them?), Alyssa Milano, Kristanna Loken, Joumana Kidd

Celebrities with Cold Sores (herpes)

Jamie Lynn Spears (Britney's little sister)

Does Tom Cruise Have Herpes?

Everyone is speculating wildly: The Post asks if Tom Cruise gave his wives cold sores. Tom Cruise's wife Katie Holmes has cold sores. His ex-wife Nicole Kidman had cold sores. "Cold sore" is a polite term for "oral herpes... transmitted very easily from one kisser to another.

Cold Sores

The cold sore virus (herpes simplex virus) is caught by personal contact and once you get it , you will have it for life. Nobody is immune to cold sores and celebrities have been photographed self-consciously trying to cover them up. The average rate is 7 out of 10 people suffer from the virus and some that have it do not even realize it. Herpes Simplex can lie dormant in our immune system and our own body can't make antibodies to fight it off. It is usually triggered by stress, overwork, a depleted immune system or a shock. Other attributes associated with triggering the virus is cold weather, windy weather, menstruation and UV light.When you trigger the virus it travels along the nerve and erupts as a sore, usually around the mouth, around your eyes or in your nostrils. Many people who live a hectic lifestyle, do not have a proper nutritious meals or have high stress levels are more prone to outbreaks due to a depleated immune system.

Celebrity Flaw of the Day - Katie Holmes Cold Sore

Katie Holmes was starting to look very beautiful or a while there, but she's now starting to look like a very tall boy. But that's not what her flaw is; her flaw is that she has a case of herpes going on around her mouth. Ouch!I remember in 2005, Katie Holmes had a pretty nasty cold sore outbreak and this isn't nearly as bad, but it's pretty nasty nonetheless.Katie Holmes is probably happy about the outbreak because it means she doesn't have to kiss Tom Cruise for a while