A type of facial lesion that are found either on the lips/on the skin near the mouth is referred to as cold sores. A cold sore is normally caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus. The symptoms begin with a tingling sensation on your lip which develops into a small hard spot. Check out these remedies:
- Press a ice cube against your cold sore for instant relief.
- Grind some rock salt with the back of a spoon. Moisten the tip of your finger and dip it in the powdered salt. Hold the salt against the sore for about 30 seconds twice a day.
- Moisturizing agents such as petroleum jelly can be applied to cold sore scabs, as it softens them.
- Administration of lysine supplements on proper guidance from your physician is effective.
- Placing a tea bag on a cold sore minimizes the extent multiplication of the lesion.
- Reishi, a type of mushroom can be taken in powder or supplement form.
- Use a lip balm with sunscreen in it.
- Avoid acidic and salty foods.
For information on cold sores, visit,
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Cold-Sores.html
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/articles/156/medicines-and-remedies/home-remedies-for-fever-blisters.html
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