Prevent cold sore:
Do’s |
Don’ts |
 Make sure you get enough sleep |
 Kiss a person with a cold sore |
| Avoid cold sore triggers |
Exposure to sun light |
| Recognize the symptoms |
Bite your lips |
| Eat healthy |
Share towels, raisers, tooth brushes or kitchen utensils with a person with a cold sore |
| Keep the lips greasy with a lip balm |
When you have a cold sore:
Do’s |
Don’ts |
| Sleep and relax |
Kiss loved ones |
| Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water |
Touch the sore |
| Protect babies and little children |
Eat salt and sour food |
| Use the treatment only on the affected area of the lip |
Share towels, raisers, tooth brushes or kitchen utensils |
| Safe sex |
Scratch the crust |
| Be careful when putting on- and taking of make up |
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| Be extra careful with contacts (clean hands) |
