0
"Cold sores" have nothing to do with colds. They're caused by the herpes virus. Assuming that you don't have herpes, what you've probably got is a canker sore, which looks similar but has different causes (and also has nothing to do with colds).
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
Are cold sores transferable if you dont have a cold sore at the time?
They can be transferable you don't have a cold sore at the time (most of us are infected with the virus).
Do you get cold sores from the wind?
You don't get cold sores from the wind.
Are cold sores contagoues?
Cold sores are very contagious.
Are cold sores airborne?
Cold sores aren't airborne.
Does polysporin work on cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus, and polysporin is not active against viruses, so it won't work for cold sores.
Do they have cold sores in South America?
They do have cold sores in South America.
Can you get cold sores from hsv-2?
You can get cold sores from hsv-2.
What is the appearance of cold sores?
Cold sores look like a blister.
Are cold sores bad?
Cold sores aren't bad but they can be painful.
How can you get colesaws?
Do you mean cold sores? They are caused by the herpes simplex virus, (HSV) You only can get Cold Sores through personal contact, for example, kissing. I dont think there is any other way. Hope I helped? :)
Can biaxsig be used for treatment of cold sores?
Biaxin is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.
