Cold sores can cause unbearable pain and irritation. Although there is no cure, there are some ways to treat symptoms. Cold sores may erupt around your lips, and can be painful.
Cold sores
cause great discomfort and are unsightly as well. None the less you can try the
following quick and handy techniques to get rid of the cold sores quickly.
Consider taking a lysine supplement
Lysine is an essential amino acid, and
acts as a potential curative. The dosage of 1,000mg to 3,000mg a day during an
active herpes outbreak proves to be a great step in getting rid the cold sores.
Take oral
antiviral pills
The common Antiviral pill known as
Valtrex, if taken properly, halts the replication process of the herpes virus preventing further formation of cold sores. It is
usually recommended to take a one gram pill in the morning and two later in the
day.
Use of steroid creams can reduce
inflammation, redness and pain caused by cold sores with haste. Steroid cream
is suggested only when you are on oral antiviral. If the combination is not
taken, the immune system may lose its strength to fight the infection.
Use SPF lip balm
Direct sunlight is one of the main causes of the cold sores. In order to reduce the exposure of the sores with direct sunlight, SPF balms can be more effective.
Choosing the right brand proper SPF is
important when treating cold sores.
Coat the sore with earwax
Curamen, which is actually ear wax, is
proved to inhibit herpes activity. Coating the sores with the earwax may induce
comfort. It may feel awkward, but it will help in the treatment process.
Eat healthy
Add foods like almonds, spinach,
sweet potatoes, avocados, sunflower seeds, olive oil etc. to your diet. These
foods have antioxidant properties and help boost the immune system. These
improve skin health and aid in the healing process of cold sores.
Use lemon balms
Lemon balms contain lemon extracts which
decrease redness and inflammation caused by sores. Lemon balms are very
effective and show healing results in just two or three days
Dab the sores with petroleum jelly
Petroleum jelly moistens the cold sore.
It doesn’t let the sore dry up causing severe scarring on the face.
Use an antiseptic mouthwash over your tooth brush
Brushing your teeth while suffering from
cold sores may cause pain and increase the chances of contact with the sores.
Use of antiseptic mouthwash decreases any such chances.
Wash your hands frequently with soap
Wash your hands
properly with soap after applying cream or after accidentally touching the
sores to prevent them from spreading.
Drink plenty of water
Staying
hydrated prevents the drying up of the sores and prevents unnecessary pain and
irritation.
Avoid rubbing the cold sores
Every day when
you apply the cold sore cream, dab it rather than rubbing it on the sores. The
rubbing may cause pain, itchiness and will increase the chances of infection.
