What Causes Cold Sores? By: Carol Bell

Cold sores, popularly referred to as fever blisters are a kind of viral infection where the skin and the nervous system are attacked. Usually caused by herpes virus, which remains in a passive state till such times it is triggered into action, this could be infective. The impetigo discharge is usually cloudy and looks like honey. Canker sores are a type of ulcers that do not spread and which grow in the soft tissues of the mouth where you do not get to see the sores.

As prophylactic step for the management of cold sore, always wash your hands well. Acyclovir (Zovirax) is a drug effective in reducing the duration of stay of the infection. Treatment options could span over creams, ointments and even some antiviral drugs like acyclovir or famciclovir. Treat any pain by taking paracetamol or applying witch hazel to the sore. This skin medication acts also as an anesthetic. You should also make your diet rich in vitamins A, C, E, zinc and iron to fortify your immune system and make it more healthy and balanced. You also need to do away with overtly salty, spicy or acidic foods and drinks which could harm the sores.

To forestall the ailment it is best to do with salty or spicy foods. Learn to live without foods like chocolates, peanuts, grains, peas, seeds, oatmeal and whole-wheat rich in arginine or have only limited quantities. Your focus should be a diet high in vitamin content and saying no to tea and coffee.

Another wonderful home remedy for cold sores is to rub ice on the sores for a few minutes and repeating it every hour. Another way would be to take a few tea bags and place them on the sores for a few minutes and continue this every hour. Press a warm tea bag directly on the blisters for abut half an hour.

When you put witch hazel on the sores, expect guaranteed relief. If outdoors during daytime, apply sunscreen on lips to take care from cold sores created by the sun and prevent re-appearance.

For guaranteed results mix 100ml of coconut oil, 2ml of disinfectant, and 3ml of carbolic acid. There are recommendations for its use even on boils and mosquito bites.

One of the most effective home remedies for cold sores is using tea tree oil as a drink with herbal sage and violet. Mix all these with a few sage leaves and ginger powder and put them in a cup of boiling water. Drink this twice or thrice a day and watch your cold sores evaporate in a couple of days.

If you seem to hit a wall with these options, try taking 3 acidophilus pills twice a day in the morning and evening and watch the place dry up and get clean. If you are a frequent sufferer of sores, take 2 pills a day. Of course this by no means is an exhaustive list of home remedies for cold sores, but some of the commonly used methods.

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