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What Can Help 9 Year Old Boy With Recurring Cold Sores?Posted By Cheryl (his Nan) (New South Wales, Australia) on 10/08/2015
He has a "Sore Breakout "every now and again. Eats good variety of fresh veges and fruits. Drinks water and milk.. has fresh caught fish. is not a junk food child gets lots of our Australian sun very active but then has to stay home when he gets a outbreak.. I personally think it is cold sore as I used to get them and still do. Occasionally his mother has had the odd cold sore. Over the years currently using Betadine cream and it seems to work. I personally use vinegar when I get a tingle. but don't think he would cop this one.. don't believe that he is lacking for vitamins or minerals..
Any ideas or clues would be appreciated as it keeps him away from school for a few days each time... much to his disgust. Thankyou
Replied by Sharon (Tennessee) on 10/08/2015
Stress usually brings these on. And even the fear of getting one can cause stress. So, I would suggest to get something from the doctor appropriate for his 9 years.
Of course, yogurt (esp. greek yogurt) with live cultures is a good thing too- and may hold them off from coming on.
Replied by Earthling (Usa) on 10/08/2015
Replied by John (New York) on 10/08/2015
Artificial sweeteners, besides being in diet soda and diet foods is used in most chewing gum formulas these days. Artificial sweeteners are the biggest trigger of cold sores, besides viruses. Also, many brands of ice cream contain a huge amount of artificial ingredients.
I'd start looking there there first. I'd also be building up his immune system at the same time with vitamin C, garlic, echinacea and goldenseal.
Replied by Timh (Ky) on 10/09/2015
One more critical item for building immunity against infections is Zinc. A child would need only 25mg daily (away from fiber foods like fruits & veggies).