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Cold sore recurrences are very common. Even with a normal immune system, recurrences can happen. Sometimes the recurrence occurs spontaneously. However, the following are known triggers that can stimulate a recurrence: sun exposure, stress, cold weather, fever, cold / flu, fatigue, hormones, menstruation.
