They can be hot and stuffy.

Some even say masks can cause cold sores (viaSkin Shop).

But is that really the case?

Woman with mask.

Also, avoid touching your sore, since you could spread it to other people (viaMichigan Medicine).

“Stress can weaken your immune system, which may be a trigger for cold sores to reemerge.

A face mask can even hide a sore if you’re not happy with the way it looks.

Woman applying cream onto a cold sore