Causes of Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores)
User reported causes of Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores) based on their intuition.
| Cause | Agree |
|---|---|
| Stress | 82% |
| Lack of Sleep | 62% |
| Suppressed Immune System | 56% |
| Sun Exposure | 49% |
| Cold Weather | 39% |
| Kissing | 37% |
| Dehydration | 35% |
| Unprotected Sex | 29% |
| Unprotected Oral Sex | 29% |
| Caffeine | 26% |
| Fever | 25% |
| Hereditary | 22% |
| Contaminated Drinking Cup | 16% |
| Change in Barometric Pressure | 7% |
| Nausea | 2% |
Treatments
User-reported effectiveness in treating Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores)
| Treatment | Major Improvement | Moderate Improvement | Much Worse | No Effect | Worse | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest | 10% | 31% | 2% | 50% | 6% | 48 |
| Vitamin C | 0% | 33% | 10% | 52% | 5% | 21 |
| Tea Tree Oil | 20% | 10% | 10% | 60% | 0% | 10 |
| Acyclovir (Zovirax Lip Cream) | 30% | 50% | 0% | 20% | 0% | 10 |
| Antiviral Medication | 28% | 36% | 5% | 28% | 3% | 64 |
| Abreva | 25% | 42% | 6% | 22% | 6% | 36 |
| L Lysine | 10% | 39% | 0% | 52% | 0% | 31 |
| Reduce Argnine Consumption | 0% | 80% | 0% | 20% | 0% | 5 |
| Brodroxil 500mg | 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 2 |
| Apply Ice | 15% | 30% | 0% | 40% | 15% | 20 |
| Polysporin (Clear Healing Patch) | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 2 |
| Hyland's Cold Sore & Fever Blister Remedy 30C | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 2 |
| Licorice Root Tincture | 0% | 33% | 0% | 67% | 0% | 3 |
| Keep Infected Area Clean and Dry | 1% | 34% | 0% | 62% | 3% | 73 |
| Caffeine Compress (Espresso) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 1 |
| Lip Balm | 7% | 37% | 7% | 43% | 7% | 30 |
| Coldsore Cream | 0% | 33% | 0% | 42% | 25% | 12 |
| Loose Clothing | 0% | 20% | 0% | 73% | 7% | 30 |
| Warm Showers | 0% | 10% | 3% | 83% | 5% | 40 |
| Blistex | 0% | 25% | 13% | 54% | 8% | 24 |
| Carmex | 6% | 10% | 16% | 52% | 16% | 31 |
Predictors
Below is the change in Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores) seen after the predictor is higher than average.
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Predictors Label
Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores) Info
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Variable Name | Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores) |
| Aggregation Method | MEAN |
| Analysis Performed At | 2020-03-02 |
| Duration of Action | 24 hours |
| Maximum Allowed Value | 5 out of 5 |
| Minimum Allowed Value | 1 out of 5 |
| Number of Aggregate Predictors | 0 |
| Number of Aggregate Outcomes | 0 |
| Number of Measurements | 0 |
| Number of Measurements (including those generated by tagged, joined, or child variables) | 0 |
| Public | true |
| Onset Delay | 0 seconds |
| Unit | 1 to 5 Rating |
| User Variables | 0 |
| Variable Category | Symptoms |
| Variable ID | 86843 |