Cold Sores Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Cold Sores? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Cold Sores Risks
Infection with this virus is so common that everyone is considered at risk.
Once the herpes simplex 1 virus is present in the body, the following risk factors can trigger cold sores to form:
- Transplantation
- Malnutrition
- Infection, fever, cold, or other illness
- Exposure to sun
- Physical or emotional stress
- Certain foods or drugs
- Weakened immune system
- Menstruation
- Eczema
- Physical injury or trauma
- Dental or other oral surgery
- Excessive exercise
Cold sores often form without an identifiable trigger.
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