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Cold sore treatment
What do you put on a cold sore?
( 9 Oct 2007)
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Cold sores mean fever blisters. They generally appear around the mouth area like lips, chin. It is a contagious disease so avoid contact with others.
As soon as you realize that cold sores are developing you can try some home remedies.
- Most common and easy way treat cold sores is, to rub ice on the blisters. It slows down the metabolism of the cold sore area.
- Warm tea bags can be applied for 20-30 minutes on blisters & can help to disappear blisters within 5-6 days.
- Prepare a mixture of 100ml. coconut oil+ 2ml. antiseptic lotion+ 3ml. tea tree oil or carbolic acid. Apply the mixture on the boils of cold sores, once or twice a day. This preparation can be preserved.
- Apply fresh aloe vera extract on the sores.
- Lemon balm extract is also good for healing.
- Keep your personal things like toothbrush, towels, plates etc away from others.
- Wash your hands before and after touching the blisters.
- Avoid food having acidic or salty ingredients.
- Try to improve your immune system.
- All these remedies will certainly help. But if it is more severe, consult a Doctor.
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answered by R S on 12 Oct 2007, 3:47:05
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