Cold Sore Remedy - Fever Blisters Treatment


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Anyone who has suffered from a cold sore or fever blister knows that these painful watery blisers to the skin or the mucous membrane can last for many days and be unsightly. What you should remember is that this disease is contagious especially during an outbreak or when you first feel the tingle.

Some people confuse a fever blister symptom or cold sore with canker sores or the aphthous ulcer, but these are not the same. Canker sores are inside the mouth and are not due to herpes simplex virus. In chemo some people get canker sores inside the mouth membrane but this isn't the same as having a fever blister outbreak.

Lysine and zinc supplements are mentioned by some for helping the immune system against cold sores. For myself, I find if I eat peanut butter I may get a cold sore outburst on my lip, but if I take lysine at same time I won't. The amino acid ratio is very important in our systems.

When your immune system is compromised such as by stress, insufficient sleep or fighting off a cold you can get a cold sore or fever blister sore. Try to take care of yourself, reduce stress and get enough sleep. Also wear sunscreen on your lip when you are outside as the UV can cause this if you are prone to it.

The application of ice as well as tea bags are two home remedies for cold sores that are advised to help to minimize the pain and inflammation. Tannic acid (in tea) has anti-viral properties and ice is always good to reduce inflammation. Neither of these are a cure but still can be an aid.

After the initial dryness, the sore becomes inflamed and becomes an open sore. The final stage is the scab or crusted part. This can last for a few more days since it tends to open up and bleed a bit and then needs to re-heal. Remember that you are still contgious in the scab stage as well.

Though some people recommend vaseline as a way to ease the dryness or cracked sore, I find that it spread the virus for me to an adjacent part of my lip, so I cannot agree with that. However, acidopholous, grapefruit seed extract and b-12 are good supplements and good for you generally.

Though there is no cure for herpes simplex, fever blisters or cold sores I have found that an intelligent system of prevention and natural treatments can really make this nightmare be relatively painless. It is good to have a system you can apply and utilize to minimize breakouts as well as frequency, severity and length.

Cold sores and fever blisters can be minimized so that you don't suffer. Stop by to learn about them Quick Cold Sore Treatment and Fever Blister Help


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