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Cold Sore Treatment
Cold sores - also called fever blisters
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Natural Herbal Remedies for Cold Sores .
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Cold Sores Treatment
Certain strains of the herpes virus cause cold sores . Cold sores are painful, tiny blisters that appear around the lips. They are caused by the virus herpes simplex type 1. Herpes simplex virus type 2 is usually responsible for genital herpes.
Once you are infected, the herpes virus stays in the body and can cause a recurrence of cold sores, also called fever blisters.
You get cold sores from another person who has an active lesion. Shared eating utensils, razors and towels may spread this infection. |
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Signs and symptoms of cold sores include
The initial infection causes no symptoms in most people, but about 15% will develop:
- Pain or tingling, called the prodrome, often preceding the blisters by one to two days
- fluid-filled blisters inside and outside the mouth about 3 to 5 days after they are infected with the virus.
- These may be accompanied by fever, swollen neck glands and general aches.
- The blisters tend to merge and then collapse.
Often a yellowish crust forms over the sores, which usually heal without scarring within 2 weeks |
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What causes a cold sores to appear
Common Cold sore Triggers
- Illness (e.g. colds and flu)
- Menstrual periods
- Emotional upset
- Fatigue
- Bright sunlight
- Cold winds
Preventing recurrent cold sores
- Avoid sunlight and cold winds
- Apply a lip balm containing sunblock every day
- Reduce stress
- Eat a diet rich in vitamin A, C and E, zinc and iron
- Take garlic, fresh or as a supplement
- Boost your immune system
- Apply melissa herb
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Prevent Cold Sores from Spreading
A few preventative measures to help stop the spread of cold sores to other people or to different areas on your own body:
- Cover cold sores with a dressing when possible.
- Keep your hands clean, wash regularly
- Avoid kissing and skin contact while blisters are present.
- Do not share food or drink containers.
- Dispose of used tissues correctly.
- Avoid situations which can trigger cold sores (e.g to much sun exposure)
Apply sunblock to your lips to help prevent cold sores |
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Get rid of those Cold Sores Naturally
Natural herbal products can offer prevention and/or relief
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Essential Oils
Do you want a natural cold sore / sores remedy with essential oils?
- Bergamot oil helps to tame the activity due to its antiviral action, particularly if you apply it at the first sign of an eruption.
- Melissa 3% oil also acts as an antiviral agent for genital herpes and fights the viral infection when dabbed on neat to affected area. As the Melissa is already diluted in Jojoba oil, it makes it a bit friendlier to the skin. If you are more sensitive than most, you can always dilute the Melissa oil further.
What are the benefits of using essential oils?
- Decreasing pain and shortening the healing time of the herpes lesions.
- Helping to inhibit recurrences
- Assisting in prevention of viral activity by supporting the immune system
How do you use these essential oils on cold sores?
Dab on neat using a clean cotton bud each time 3-4 times daily. If using Bergamot don't spend a lot of time in the sun while you've got this oil on, as it may cause the skin to become sensitive to sunlight (ultra-violet exposure). |
| Whatever your type, a good skin care routine is all you need
to keep it looking healthy, fresh and clear. |
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