⚡ What Can Trigger an Outbreak?
Even when dormant, certain circumstances can activate the virus and cause cold sores to reappear:
- Physical or emotional stress
- Colds, fevers, or other illnesses
- Reduced immune system function
- Hormonal fluctuations (e.g., menstruation)
- Excess sun exposure, especially on lips
- Lack of rest or poor sleep
Cold sores typically show up on the lips, near the nose, on the chin, or around the cheeks.
⚡ What Can Trigger an Outbreak?
Even when dormant, certain circumstances can activate the virus and cause cold sores to reappear:
- Physical or emotional stress
- Colds, fevers, or other illnesses
- Reduced immune system function
- Hormonal fluctuations (e.g., menstruation)
- Excess sun exposure, especially on lips
- Lack of rest or poor sleep
Cold sores typically show up on the lips, near the nose, on the chin, or around the cheeks.
