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Cold Sore Home Remedies

Tips To Knock Out Unsightly Cold Sore Blisters

Thank heavens there are some simple cold sore home remedies that you can quickly marshall to your aid, when the tingling begins!

Many of us have felt a slight tingling sensation somewhere on our lip and we all know what that means; a cold sore or a fever blister. Along with the cold sore comes the frustration and anxiety of having one. You, along with everyone else, dread these sores. Fortunately, there are cold sore home remedies that can take care of these.

We know what cold sores feel like and everyone hates them. It starts off with redness, then itching and then the area that was once just tingling becomes puffy and very noticeable. As the blister draws more water, the bigger the cold sore becomes and you probably become very embarrassed when people see it.

You try to hide it with makeup or sitting down with a hand over your mouth, constantly looking in the mirror hoping the cold sore has gone away or at least decreased in size, but we all know that it soon becomes obvious. You wonder why it seems to only happen to you, but you are definitely not alone.

The culprit for these sores is the herpes simplex virus and stress is often the catalyst for it to go on the rampage. In many cases, a relative or close friend kissed you as a child and infected you while his/her herpes simplex was contagious.

Fortunately, this virus is usually a homebody, but sometimes it likes to come out and go for a visit, right on the surface of your skin. This is what causes the tingling sensation.

Some Simple Cold Sore Home Remedies
To The Rescue!

Getting the correct amount of rest and avoiding stress can reduce the instances of outbreak. However when you do have a cold sore blister occur you need to keep it clean and dry. If the sore starts to become pussy, it is important to visit your doctor to get the right treatment.

It is also a good idea to get a new toothbrush often. Your so handy toothbrush can have the herpes virus on it for days. This means that each time you brush, you can become re-infected. When you get your first cold sore, throw out your toothbrush and get a new one as soon as you can. Also buy smaller tubes of toothpaste, as toothpaste transmits germs.

One of the easiest cold sore home remedies is ice. That’s right, that cold clear stuff in your freezer can help get rid of it. All you have to do is hold it on the sore every hour for a few minutes. Another easy home remedy for your cold sore is a tea bag. As odd as it may sound, applying a tea bag to the blister can help it heal faster. It is also a good idea to warm up the tea bag with water and then use it.

Another of the easy cold sore home remedies is to use salt, aloe vera, and lemon balm extract. Dip one of your clean fingers into everyday salt and press it against the sore for about 30 seconds. Then put aloe vera gel or oil on the sore and use lemon balm extract to reduce symptoms and quicken recovery time. Also keeping it covered with petroleum jelly will help to protect it from more germs and your fingers.

There are many cold sore home remedies. Try them and see which one works best for you.

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