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How to prevent cold sores when you have HSV-1

Alex (Labisan) · 19d ago · 6 upvotes
Most adults carry HSV-1 and never chose to. Since the virus stays for life, prevention is about reducing how often it reactivates: block UV, manage stress, sleep, and protect the lip barrier. What is your HSV-1 prevention routine?

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WarmFalcon2819d ago

Daily SPF and better sleep took me from many a year to a couple.

BraveFox2819d ago

Knowing my triggers was step one, then building habits around them.

AlpineCedar8718d ago

Consistency beats any single product for me.

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