What Causes A Cold Sore?
A cold sore is a fluid-filled blister, which usually appears at the edge of the lips. It is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), the dormant in nerve cells deliver your lips and the surrounding skin. A cold sore is the herpes virus on your lips. Cold sore is contagious, which means it can be by direct contact, like a kiss, or through contact with an infected towel, toothbrush, food utensils, and all other common things. It is painful, embarrassing and very frustrating. It also has a high tendency to come back or at the same place. If you start feeling it tingle means the cold sore is in the early stages. The next symptom of a cold sore is the open wound. It is important to start the treatment of the area in which the cold sore, which, immediately.
What are some remedies for cold sores?
One of the home remedies that can be applied to enjoy an ice cold sore is to keep ice or a cold drink in the area. Another natural and in-house remedy to relieve a cold sore is the application of a tea bag, which contains tannic acid with anti-viral properties. Both of the herbal antiseptics Sage and Tea Tree Oil and the herbal sedative Violet was suggested as a treatment for cold sores. Please note that herbal treatments must be used appropriately, and should therefore be used only in response to a recommendation from a healthcare professional. There are over-the-counter treatments such as Abreva, but who wants to spend that kind of money. In addition Zovirax is a known treatment, but it might not be for everyone.
Try Aquaphor or a bit of CARMEX. I know some people who Neosporin in the night, this seems to help. I have heard very good things about Olive Leaf Extract as well.
Conclusion
There is no effective preventive treatment for cold sores, even if the application of lip ointment before going out in the sun May to prevent an outbreak. I’ve found that if I lysine once a day it will help to prevent them. Actually lysine is one of the main ingredients in most cold sore treatment. Unfortunately, most of the time cold sore is annoying because of its ugly appearance, pain and discomfort. If the cold sore is not healing after 10 days, contact a doctor. Click on the link below for more information about natural remedies for cold sores.