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Cold Sore Secrets You’ve Never Heard—Canker’s Hidden Truth Revealed Few people understand the true nature of cold sores and canker spots. While most know about simple treatments like over-the-counter creams or l teas, the deeper truths behind estos cold sores (cold sores) and their lesser-known counterparts—canker sores—remain under the radar. In this exclusive deep dive, we uncover the cold sore secrets you’ve never heard and reveal canker’s hidden truth that could change how you manage these nagging mouth conditions. ### What Are Cold Sores and Canker Sores—Exactly? Cold sores, often mistaken for cold sores, are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), a highly contagious virus that stays dormant in nerve cells and reactivates during stress, illness, or sun exposure. Contrary to popular belief, cold sores aren’t just skin surface infections—they’re deep viral infections that trigger inflammation beneath the skin.