0 a painful, red swelling, especially on the lips or nose, that is caused by a virus --
1 a painful, red swelling on the lips or nose which is caused by a viral infection --
Most individuals carrying herpes are unaware they have been infected and many will never suffer an outbreak, which involves blisters similar to cold sores.
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Cold sores are the result of the virus's reactivating in the body.
Orally, tannic acid applied directly can treat sore throat and tonsils, spongy or receding gums, cold sores and fever blisters.
It is used in the treatment of cold sores.
It is of greater severity than herpes labialis (cold sores) which is often the subsequent presentations.
Outwardly the reddening around the nose similar to the effects of cold sores is sometimes visible.
Reactivation due to other infections is the likely source of the historic terms "cold sore" and "fever blister".
