Eliminate Cold Sores With Herbal Cures
- Monday, June 22, 2009, 23:55
- Cold & Flu, Health Care
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To state in plain terms, cold sores may be described as sore or blister like formation within the oral cavity, chin, nostrils, lip region, fingers or around the genitals. These are commonly referred to as fever blisters and medically termed herpes labialis. Unlike mouth ulcers, they are quite contagious.
These sores are caused by microbial action of herpes virus.
Initial symptoms include burning or itching sensation on the skin surface while sores may occur after about 15 to 20 days. Once developed, these sores can cause much inconvenience to the victim who may face a problem in chewing or swallowing. In advanced stages they ooze out stains of blood or watery solution. Under normal conditions they take somewhere around a week to heal completely.
Besides direct contact with herpes infected individual, such blisters may reoccur due hormonal changes during pregnancy, injury to the gums or lips, dental/cosmetic treatment or as a consequence of stress.
As such this skin ailment can be easily cured with readily available ingredients found in every household. Some of these remedies are given below:
Rubbing of ice is the simplest way to cure cold sores. This process can be repeated after an hour or so to for speedy recovery. Gently press warm or cold tea bag on the affected portion for about 30 minutes to get immediate respite from itching or skin irritation. Another effective remedy is to smear Witch Hazel paste on the boils. The patient feels much at ease with this home remedy.
Salt is a common substance found in every kitchen. Use pinch of salt and press it against the sore for ½ a minute. It might lead to a tingling sensation at first but it will subside soon.
Aloe Vera is a natural moisturizer. Liberal application of its gel on the affected skin surface will heal it much earlier. Intake of diet rich in vitamins and minerals like A, C, E, Iron and Zinc can also be beneficial.
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