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How to get rid of a cold sore
There are several things that can be done to get rid of a cold sore.
Prevention in the first place, of course, is preferable.
Cold sores (also known as herpes simplex) often erupt while one is
suffering from the common cold - hence its name. It can last from ten to
fourteen days on average. If outbreaks occur frequently, or tend to heal
more slowly than this, it is advisable to seek a doctor who will determine
the underlying cause(s) and hopefully offer a course of treatment.
Here follows some well tried remedies for getting rid of cold sores that
are believed to be successful. Often, they may be used in conjunction
together:
1 Apply ice to the cold sore for 5-10 minutes every hour. Spreading can
be prevented by application of a cold, wet used tea bag for about the
same period of time. Tea contains tannic acid which is antiviral in its
effect.
A recommended herbal remedy to get rid of a cold sore is a drink made
of a combination of tea tree oil, sage and violet - a herbal sedative. An
infusion is made from adding this combination, with two or three leaves
of sage and a piece of ginger root or ginger powder to a cup of boiling
water. A cup of this tea should be drunk, after it has brewed for a few
minutes, twice or three times daily.
A warm tea bag applied for about a half-hour several times a day may
work to remove the cold sore within five or six days.
Yet another remedy for a cold sore is the ingestion of four capsules of
acidophilus with milk three or four times every day. Other remedies include: Rubbing aloe gel or juice on the site of the cold sore; Apply a paste made of cornstarch. Apply lemon balm extracts.or spirit of camphor.
Vitamin B, especially vitamin B-12, and folic acid are supplements that
help rid a body of a cold sore. Another traditional remedy to get rid of a cold sore is a formula that can
be prepared for use in advance, then stored in a glass or plastic bottle for
later use. Here is the formula: 100 ml. of coconut oil, 2 ml. of dettol 3 ml. of carbolic acid. Apply once or twice a day directly to the cold sore site. This also is said to
work for boils, minor itching and mosquito bites. The shelf life of the
formula is many years. Witch hazel is said to help cure cold sores as well.
Foods that make cold sores far worse and whose avoidance will help
toprevent cold sores are: Chocolate, peas, nuts, seeds, oatmeal and other whole wheat foods.
These foods have a lot of arginine which aggravates the cold sore blister.
Consuming less acidic or salty foods and coffee will assist in helping to get rid of a cold sore.
Recommended further reading: How I Permanently and Safely Cured My cold Sores For Life - Get rid of
your cold sores or herpes simplex. Description: How I Permanently and Safely Cured My cold Sores For Life -
How to get rid of a cold sore or herpes simplex type 1 with a natural
treatment for cold sore removal.
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How to Get Rid of Cold Sores
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is believed to lie in our nerve cells of our body until it is triggered by stress, anxiety, a cold or excessive exposure to the sun. They can last anywhere from 7 to 14 days.
Herpes is a virus that will remain in the body for life. Even though the cold sore will be healed, the virus will just withdraw back into the nerve cells.
Attempting to cover a cold sore with makeup will just worsen the problem. Even though you can't do much about the way a cold sore looks, you can do a few things to help minimize the unpleasant feeling, and hopefully stop it from coming back, and most importantly prevent passing on your cold sore to others.Make sure you avoid touching the cold sore. If you do, wash your hands immediately. It's also very important not to touch your eyes if you have a cold sore, because the virus may spread and extreme cases could lead to blindness.
You should also try and drink lots of water or fruit juice. If it is too painful to brush your teeth, try chlorhexidene mouthwash it should help. To help avoid getting cold sores try these tips:
* Don't kiss anyone with a cold sore and do not share towels, cups and cutlery.
* People with cold sores should be particularly careful around newborn babies.
* Avoid over exposure to sunlight and cold winds, and wear lip barrier that contain sunscreen.
Prevention is better than remedy however; if you do start to feel the tingling or tickling feeling, usually the first sensation of a cold sore, get to it straight away before it worsens. The one thing that the medications have in common is that treatment must be applied at the very first sign, even before it's visible.
If you are too late however, then try these home remedies that you will have around your house right now;
Tea bags: An effective remedy is to put a tea bag to the affected area. The tannic acid in the tea will act against the virus and stop the cold sore from getting any worse. Another method is to apply a warm tea bag on the cold sore. Doing this for five days will make the sores disappear.
Witch hazel: The astringent that is in witch hazel is effective against cold sores.
Salt: If you apply everyday household salt to the affected area it'll make cold sores disappear in two to three days.
Aloe Vera: Rubbing aloe juice or aloe gel on cold sores is very effective in curing cold sores.
All of these remedies have worked, although if you have a weak immune system it may take longer to recover. So always wash your hands, and always avoid immediate contact with the blisters that are caused by cold sores. Apply sunscreen cream on the areas prone to the infection and never share your personal belongings like your toothbrush.
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