How To Get Rid Of Cold Sores In Mouth Fast

Having a fever blister (also known as a cold sore) appear can be extremely humiliating, uncomfortable and inconvenient. You just can't hide the blemish, no matter how you try to cover it up! Some good news is that although you can't completely eliminate the virus that causes these outbreaks, you can effectively treat the symptoms and heal these sores quickly.

You've probably run across a lot of information online that gives you advice on keeping outbreaks from proceeding, but if you're searching for information, chances are good that you either already have a cold sore or think you're getting one and want to get rid of it quickly! That's why I'll be concentrating on eliminating cold sores that have already started.

Get Started Healing the Cold Sore Right Away

If you've dealt with cold sores in the past, chances are good that you can tell what one feels like before you can see it. There's no other condition that feels quite like them- for example, an outbreak of acne feels very different. To sum up what it feels like when one is coming on, it's usually a tingly, swollen or achy sensation near your mouth and lip. The moment I sense that something's wrong and notice that feeling, I start the treatment process immediately. Better to be safe than sorry!

If you think you're feeling the sensation I've described, and in particular if you've been ill, had digestive issues, or haven't been sleeping well lately, you need to get yourself some natural Lysine capsules and take some right away. A great deal of respondents online and in the medical community have indicated that this natural supplement can be an excellent remedy for core sores and can keep them from getting bad. Speaking from personal experience, when I've started a regimen of Lysine pills as soon as I think I've got a cold sore developing, I've been able to keep the cold sore from appearing or had it be very mild and not nearly as bad as usual.

If you're looking for something more exotic, some studies have pointed to licorice as a possible natural cure. Licorice contains something called glycyrrhizic acid, which appears to be able to fight off herpes outbreaks. Always check the ingredients list when buying licorice, because most of what you'll find for sale won't have real licorice among the ingredients. Always make sure you check the ingredients list for any licorice product before you purchase it- if it's got "licorice mass" it's the real thing.

Natural Methods You Can Use to Treat Your Cold Sore

Once the tingles at the outset have faded somewhat, the next stage is the appearance of the actual red, swollen sores themselves. Typically, these sores will continue the burning feeling and may be very swollen and cause you some degree of pain.

One easy way to ease the pain quickly is to apply hot or cold compresses directly on the sore, though depending on the outbreak you may prefer one over the other.

Once the pain is diminished, start the healing process by occasionally dabbing the sore with a drying liquid like salt water, white vinegar, tea tree oil, or even hydrogen peroxide. It's important to not let your hands contaminate the sore and cause further infection! It's easy for a sore to get a further infection, which extends the healing time and can affect a larger area.

I've heard from quite a few people on the Internet that gently rubbing garlic on their sore can help speed up the healing process. They say that while it can burn and cause some temporary discomfort, the benefit of healing cold sores quickly makes it well worth it.

Last But Not Least, Keep the Cold Sores Away

Once you've followed the previous steps, you need to aid your body in fighting off herpes by taking it easy, getting lots of sleep, and taking vitamins like B-12, C, E, and Zinc, all of which help your body's natural disease fighting. The herpes virus thrives when your body is weak or under stress, so if you can get it back to normal fast it'll definitely help get rid of cold sores that much sooner.

One final, important note is to throw away anything that may have gotten contaminated while you had the outbreak, such as your toothbrush or lipstick. You should also wash things like cups or utensils you may have used in extremely hot water to prevent reinfection. You want to prevent the next outbreak for as long as you can, so it's best to take simple precautions like these.

I hope that my advice will be of assistance to you and will help heal your cold sores quickly!

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Originally posted 2012-11-01 01:02:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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