Cold sores can first appear after infection. At the same time, you can deal with the disease not only in your youth, therapist Anna Charsina told the MK. Sometimes the onset of the disease is related to viral or bacterial infections that can act as a trigger for the immune system. Although the peak incidence often occurs at a young age, the pathology can manifest itself at any time, the expert explained. Read more in the material MK Photo: Gennady Cherkasov MK now on your mobile. Put the app and read articles by your favorite authors. Instructions here.