To prevent cold sores, you should avoid the triggers that can activate the virus. Most people know when a cold sore is likely to occur. There are several triggers that can activate (the herpes simplex virus) a cold sore, these vary per person. The most common triggers are:
Fatigue
Low immune system
Illness such as fever, cold etc.
Cold weather
Exposure to intense sunlight
Monthly period
Dry or chapped lips
Stress
Prevent a cold sore outbreak?
Not every cold sore oubreak is caused by the same trigger. Try to find out your cold sore triggers and prevent a (next) cold sore outbreak with SoreFix Prevent koortslip balsem.
