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Herpes Simplex virus infection or cold sores, cold sores (blisters with fever) are painful lesions that form on the lips, chin, cheeks, or nostrils. Blisters often turn into yellow scaly sores and then disappear within a few weeks. Unfortunately, if you get a cold sore for the Herpes Simplex virus (type 1) it will keep coming back and there is a high risk of infection. Although there is currently no vaccine or cure, there are many things you can take to help reduce the pain of cold sores, speed up the healing process, and prevent the spread of the cold sore.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Treat cold sores with lifestyle changes

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   Confirm diagnosis of cold sores. Bad mouth is like blistering lips but different from canker sores (canker sores). Cold sores are ulcers inside the mouth. Although it can sometimes appear in the mouth, a cold sore is usually smaller than a cold sore and begins to look like a blister. Cold sores are not contagious, not viral, so the treatment for cold sores is different.

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   Recognize for signs of an onset of cold sores. Before the sores appear, you should feel a slight tingling or burning sensation around the mouth, where the cold sore will flare up. The earlier you spot the warning sign, the quicker you can take action to speed up recovery.
   • You may feel a bump or stiffness in your skin, accompanied by a tingling sensation.
   • Other warning symptoms include itchy lips or the skin around the mouth, sore throat, swollen glands and pain when swallowing, fever.

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   Control pain at the first sign. Herpes Simplex virus is highly contagious, so you should avoid kissing or mouth-to-body contact during a cold sore. Also, avoid sharing eating utensils, cups or straws with others, and wash dishes and utensils with disinfectant soap. Gently wiping off the blisters with soap and water will also help prevent the cold sores from spreading.
   • Wash your hands often and avoid touching the sores. Touching the sores can be passed on to other people or other parts of the body such as the eyes and the “genitals”.

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   Treatment fever. Good mouth blisters accompanied by fever Fever can sometimes present with symptoms, especially in young children. In that case, you should take a fever-reducing medicine like Acetaminophen and monitor the fever carefully.
   • Reduce fever by taking a warm bath; apply cold compresses to your inner thighs, feet, arms, and neck; drink warm tea; eat popsicles; and get enough sleep.

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   Soothe the pain. An over-the-counter cold sore cream can help relieve the pain of a cold sore, just like the pain relievers Aspirin, Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen. Note that cold sores often occur in young children and aspirin should not be given to them due to the risk of Reye's syndrome - a rare but fatal disorder.

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   Seek medical advice for someone with a poor immune system, severe mouth sores, fever that doesn't subside, mouth sores lasting more than 2 weeks or eye irritation. Some canker sores can be very serious.
   • People with weak immune systems are particularly at risk for long-term complications or even death from mouth sores.
   • Herpes virus infection of the eye is one of the leading causes of blindness in many countries. Therefore, you should be careful not to get the virus in your eyes and see your doctor immediately if any irritation occurs.

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   Prevent cold sores using a variety of methods. Although there is no cure for herpes Simplex virus infection, you can stop cold sores in the first place by:
   • Apply sunscreen to lips or other sensitive areas. Zinc oxide can help prevent cold sores in people who often get cold sores from sun exposure.
   • Wash towels, clothes and fabrics thoroughly with boiling water before use.
   • Do not have oral sex when you have a cold sore. Oral sex can spread the herpes virus to the genitals, even when there are no blisters or sores.

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   Patience. When left untreated, a cold sore can last 8-10 days. There is not much you can do but wait. Avoid squeezing or squeezing the blisters as this will slow the healing process.

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   Reduce stress. Research has shown a link between stress and a higher risk of cold sores. To prevent cold sores and shorten the duration of the illness, take time to reduce stress and anxiety levels. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Oral treatment

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   Use licorice. A key ingredient in licorice has been shown to speed up the healing of cold sores. You can eat licorice regularly (differentiate true licorice from anise) or take licorice as a supplement. Alternatively, you can mix licorice powder with water to create a paste and apply it directly to the cold sore several times a day.

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   Supplement with Lysine. Lysine is the protein found in dairy products that can fight the main protein in the cold sore virus. You can eat cheese, yogurt, drink milk, and buy Lysine supplements at health food stores.

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   Avoid arginine. Several studies have linked cold sores to the amino acid Arginine - found in foods like chocolate, soft drinks, beans, peanuts, grains, gelatin, cashews and beer. While the evidence is not conclusive, if you experience frequent cold sores, you should limit or avoid consuming these foods during an outbreak.

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   Take antiviral medication. Some prescription antivirals, such as Penciclovir, Acyclovir and Famciclovir, are approved for the treatment of herpes virus. These medications do not cure herpes for the herpes virus nor have been shown to be effective at preventing herpes, but they can speed up healing and reduce the severity. The medicine works best if you take it as soon as you notice the first signs of a cold sore about to flare up.
   • If you have frequent cold sores, your doctor may prescribe these to be taken daily, as soon as there are no symptoms, to inhibit future cold sores. Inhibitory therapy may be effective in some cases, but clinical studies have not found a wide efficacy.
   • Antiviral medications for people with Herpes virus work by interfering with the rate at which the virus replicates. The more hampered by the virus's DNA replication, the more time it takes for the immune system to fight the virus.
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Method 3 of 3: Use topical treatments

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   Apply ice to the sore. Ice creates an unfavorable environment for the virus that causes cold sores, and also reduces the pain associated with cold sores. Instead of placing ice directly on the sore, use an ice pack and continuously move the ice inside. Do not apply ice for more than 10-15 minutes at a time.
   • Use a cold compress several times a day for effective pain relief and infection.

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   Use tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is used as an effective topical antiviral agent. You can mix a little tea tree oil with water in the ratio of 1: 2 or 1: 3 and apply continuously for several hours in place. almost mouth sores formation. Every other day helps prevent ulcers from forming and worsening.

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   Apply milk. The protein in milk helps to heal cold sores, while the cold temperature of the milk helps relieve pain (if any). You can soak a cotton ball in milk and comfortably apply it to the cold sore several times a day. Milk can be applied as soon as you notice signs of a cold sore coming.

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   Apply Vaseline. Applying moisturizing wax to the sore can help prevent bacteria and viruses from worsening the infection. Apply a lot of moisturizing wax to the sore to protect and moisturize it. Use a Q-tip or washed hands when applying wax to prevent the spread of bacteria from your hands to the blisters.

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   Try apple cider vinegar. Vinegar works by drying blisters, killing bacteria, and balancing the pH of the cold sore. Applying apple cider vinegar to an open sore can cause a little burning. You can use a cotton swab to dab the apple cider vinegar and apply it to the sore several times a day.

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   Use hydrogen peroxide. This traditional antimicrobial ingredient works by killing the bacteria that can cause the infection of blisters, while also drying the skin around the cold sore. You can pour hydrogen peroxide on the sore or use a cotton ball to dab it on the sore several times a day.

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   Apply a tea bag. The nutrients and antioxidants in green tea work wonders in soothing cold sores and speeding up healing. You can soak a cup of green tea and then use a cold tea bag to apply it directly to the sore. For added effect, you can place the tea bag in the freezer or refrigerator before applying it to the blisters.

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   Use garlic. Garlic is one of the most effective home remedies for small health problems. You can crush or chop a little garlic to cover the sore for about 15 minutes. Garlic's antibacterial properties help disinfect cold sores and speed up healing. However, it should be noted that garlic is very strong and can cause irritation when applied to sores.

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   Dip a pinch of salt. Although it may cause mild irritation, applying salt directly to the sore will speed up the healing process. You should leave the salt on the cold sore for a few minutes for the salt to work, then rinse it off. Then, apply some pure aloe vera gel to soothe the irritated sores and relieve the pain caused by salt.

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    Soak a cotton swab in pure vanilla extract. Do this 4 times daily until the cold sore clears. The alcohol used in the vanilla extracting process is believed to be the ingredient that helps the vanilla extract to be effective.

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    Use a topical antiviral. Topical medications such as Docosanol and Tromantadine can be used to prevent cold sores. Although it is not known exactly why Docosanol helps fight the Herpes Simplex virus, doctors do know that the drug has the ability to penetrate the cytoplasm of a cell. Tromantadine works by altering the surface texture of skin cells. advertisement

Advice

• Some women get a cold sore during or just before a period.
• Experts believe that stress can cause cold sores in some people as well. Therefore, practicing relaxation techniques that help reduce stress levels may help prevent cold sores in these subjects.
• A weakened immune system allows the cold sores to appear. Therefore, you need to stay healthy by eating scientifically, exercising, avoiding exposure to allergens, drugs and avoiding excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• To temporarily cover the sore, you can apply a liquid band-aid to the entire sore and let it dry completely. Apply one more layer and allow to dry.Liquid bandages help cover the sores and create a smooth surface for applying lipstick, while also protecting them from infection. After the tape is dry, you can use a lip brush (which needs disinfection by soaking in boiling water and bleach) to apply a layer of lipstick dark enough to cover the sore. Disinfect the lip brush after use.
  • Make sure the cold sore is completely covered with a liquid bandage before applying lipstick. Otherwise, the lipstick could irritate and make the sore worse.
  • Use a lip color that is dark enough to cover the sore.
  • To remove the tape, wash it carefully and use alcohol to keep the sore dry.
  • Do not use this method or any other method to "seal" the sore too often as this will interfere with the dry and healing process of the sore.
• Hormonal changes can cause cold sores. Some forms of birth control pills (for example, emergency contraceptive pills) can cause cold sores.
• Cold sores can be treated with topical ointments such as Abreva and Denavir. Both of these drugs are designed to treat viral infections by topical application and stimulate the healing process. Abreva is an over-the-counter drug.
• L-Lysine supplements help speed healing, often available at vitamin and supplement stores.
• Abreva helps to get rid of cold sores instantly.

Warning

• A cold sore can still be contagious even after all the sores have healed. After 1 week, the Herpes virus can be transmitted without any signs of a cold sore.
• This article is for general guidance only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Herpes Simplex 1 virus infection can be a very serious problem and you need to talk to your doctor about treatment options.
• Using alcohol or nail polish remover (this is often recommended at home) on broken sores, or even unbroken sores, can cause scarring on or around the mouth (sometimes and scarring). bad) because these are pretty strong substances.
• When searching online for keywords to treat cold sores or cold sores, you will get a lot of results about using home remedies, from vitamin supplements to vitamin supplements. poison ivy. As with all health problems, natural treatments can be effective in some cases, but can also be dangerous. Therefore, be smart and consult your doctor if in doubt.
• Herpes Simplex type 1 causes most herpes, while Type 2 Herpes Simplex (genital herpes) can also sometimes cause herpes.
• Topical treatments for cold sores can help shorten the time it takes to heal.