Cold Sores

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Cold sores, also called as fever blisters are caused by herpes simplex virus. Cold sores are contagious. They are often mistaken for canker sores – a non contagious mouth ulcer. Cold sores mainly occur on the skin adjacent to mouth, mostly on the lips. Sometimes they may occur on chin, nostrils, fingers or genitals. Medical term for cold sores is recurrent herpes labialis.


Symtoms of Cold Sores

Exposure to Virus

Generally signs and symptoms of cold sores are seen after twenty days of exposure to the virus. Small, painful and fluid-filled red or brown blisters could be seen on the skin. Blisters may burst and ooze. Tingling precedes blisters after one or two days. Once infected by the virus you may experience head ache, irritability and fever. There may be problem in swallowing any food stuff or liquid. Itching and swelling of lips are common. Lymph nodes on the neck may swell. Drooling may be seen among small children. Symptoms may last from seven to ten days.


Causes of Cold Sores

Cold Sores Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet

HSV 1 AND HSV2 Virus

Herpes virus that causes cold sores is of two types – HSV 1 and HSV 2. In most of the cases HSV 1 is the cause. Generally HSV 1 causes oral herpes and HSV 2 causes genital herpes, but not necessary, both can infect any area of the body. As these viruses are contagious, cold sores can be caused by close contact like hugging and kissing with the infected person. It may spread among children by playing with the infected child. It may be that a person has recovered from cold sore and the symptoms are not visible but still his saliva may contain virus.

Reoccurence of Cold Sores

Some triggers like pregnancy, lips or gum injury, dental treatment, cosmetic surgery, fatigue, stress, hormonal changes etc may cause cold sore to reoccur.


Remedies for Cold Sores

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Use Ice

Ice is a very good home remedy for cold sores. Rub ice on the infected skin for few minutes, repeat this every hour.

Use Tea Bag

Apply a tea bag for few minutes on the blisters, repeat this every hour. One can also consider pressing a warm tea bag on the blisters for approximately 30 minutes.

Other Remedies

Applying Witch Hazel on sores will give you some relief. Dip your moist index finger in powdered common salt and press the sore for 30 seconds using this index finger. Gently rub aloe vera gel or oil on the sores. Lemon balm extract helps to reduce symptoms and speeds up healing. Those having weak immune system will take more time to recover and may face more severe consequences.


Diet for Cold Sores

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Cold Sores Diet

Avoid acidic and salty foods. Foods such as chocolates, peanuts, grains, peas, seeds, oatmeal and whole-wheat are high in arginine, therefore they should be restricted. Avoid tea and coffee. Eat vitamin rich diet. Your diet must include vitamin A, C and E. Zinc and iron are also necessary. Include garlic in your diet. Eat fresh food with high antioxidants and high complex carbohydrates. Avoid processed food. Eat lots of fruits and green leafy vegetables.


Suggestions for Cold Sores

Other Suggestions for Cold Sores

Always wash your hand after touching your fingers or genitals. Always avoid direct contact with the blisters due to cold sores. Apply sunscreen cream on the susceptible areas. Never share your personal belongings like tooth brush with the infected person.


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For Cold Sores

suggested by Pamela on Thursday, February 28, 2008

With spring fast approaching and the cold/flu season hitting all-time highs; arm your defenses with an amino acid that the body CANNOT produce. Lysine is indispensable; it is also used for the health & integrity of skin by promoting the production of collagen and tissue maintenance. L-Lysine 500mg. Take 1 tablet daily.

Cold sore

suggested by harold on Sunday, January 27, 2008

Take a washrag, dip it in milk and dab it on the cold sore for about 20 seconds. Repeat the process a couple of times. I used to get them, now I have not had one in 4 years.

lysine

suggested by laura on Saturday, January 19, 2008

Take lysine for cold sores

Natural cure for cold sores

suggested by Vicky on Thursday, December 6, 2007

I was plagued with cold sores for years and years until I applied 2 or 3 drops of neat 'Organic Cider Vinegar' to the offending little blighters. It stung like fury for 2 or 3 minutes and then, thankfully, the stinging gradually got less and less and disappeared completely. So did the cold sores and I have never had one since. That was at least 5 years ago.

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