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Common Diseases > Cold Sores Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus which become noticeable from 3 - 10 days after infection and can last as long as three weeks if not treated. The most commonly infected area is the lips and the first sign of a developing cold sore is usually a tingling or itchy sensation along with a small bump which develops into a blister. There is often some inflammation in the area and fluid and or pus may ooze from the blister or blisters which scab over once broken and a major concern of those infected is that of one's appearance. Some people also experience flu-like symptoms and fever although there is usually less discomfort with recurrence of cold sores than with the initial outbreak, but the virus can still be very uncomfortable as when eating. As cold sore blisters are very contagious, when infected it is important not to kiss anyone and generally avoid intimate contact. You can even spread them to other parts of your own body, so be careful when washing, do not use the same towel you dried your face with on other parts of your body. It is unlikely that the virus would spread over the dry skin, but it will spread to the delicate tissues of the genitals. Once infected, the virus remains in the body forever and repeated outbreaks can be triggered by:
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