Whenever the crystals come in contact with any form of dampness, moisture or humidity, they are reactivated once again releasing their pungent odors.
The herpes virus lies dormant in the nerves of the face and is reactivated by sunburn, a recent viral illness (cold or flu), and periods of stress.
Impairment of the immune system has been unquestionably determined to be the reason why Herpes Viruses are reactivated from a dormant state and re-infect children causing Bell's palsy.
It lies dormant in the nerve cells, where it may be reactivated years later by disease or age-related weakening of the immune system.
The reactivated virus further infects nerve cells, causing severe pain, burning, or itching.