Cold sores: here's what really helps cure it
Tingling, burning, swelling and itching: these are the first symptoms of cold sores. But unfortunately it does not end there: after the tingling, a very visible and often quite painful blister forms.
In short, herpes is a curse!
Unfortunately, there is no single and effective remedy for everyone. Very often you just have to wait for it to run its course.
There are, however, ways to stop it in time, to soothe the pain and even to prevent its occurrence.
Let's look at the best remedies together:
On average, it takes a week for the herpes to heal. A very long week during which you wonder: How do I make it go away? Can I somehow speed up the healing process?
Here are our tips to cure it quickly!
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The herpes virus is inside us!
Cold sores, also called herpes labialis, are not exactly a problem. 90% of people contract the virus in childhood and hatch it for years.
Whether it shows up or not is a matter of luck. Just because you have the virus, like most humans, doesn't mean you always have blisters on your lips.
Home remedies: what helps?
There are a lot of supposed herpes home remedies on the net. But only a few really help. The best known home remedies are toothpaste, garlic, honey, tea tree oil or vinegar. But do they really work?
One of the natural home remedies that can really help against herpes is lemon balm oil. Laboratory tests have shown that essential oil can block the herpes virus and thus ensure that herpes disappears faster or becomes more manageable. Of course, it is not 100% effective, but it is always worth a try. .
Gently dab the lemon balm oil several times a day on the affected skin. It is best to use a clean cotton ball to do this.
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Super quick help: ice cubes on herpes
Ice cubes or cold can also help with herpes. However, only if you haven't blistered yet. So you should resort to ice if you feel an itchy, itchy sensation typical of herpes. Taken early, it can even make the inflammation go away.
Herpes remedies: help the best
What works best against herpes? Surely the special creams against herpes that exist in pharmacies. They contain the active inhibitors of the virus aciclovir or penciclovir.Spread the cream according to package directions several times a day on the affected area and wash your hands thoroughly before and after.
Also very useful are the herpes patches that are applied directly to the affected area. They help against herpes and alleviate the risk of infection while covering the blisters.
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Use lip balm!
Herpes can be quite annoying. Special lip care can help with bothersome symptoms such as itching, tightness and tingling.
Lip balm with manuka honey, shea butter and cocoa butter could be a solution, thanks to which the herpes should disappear faster and the blisters should be barely visible after application.
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Beware of kisses!
Herpes is transmitted very easily. Never touch blisters with dirty hands, leave it alone! Plus, as long as you have herpes, you must avoid lip contact with others. This means kissing and sharing towels are prohibited!
Herpes can also occur in the eyes, nose or mouth
Unfortunate, but true: herpes is not only on the lips. Special forms also occur on the nose, eyes, cheeks and oral cavity.
Consult your doctor in these cases. He will prescribe the appropriate remedy for herpes.
Preventing herpes: tips, so it doesn't come back
Stress, strong sun exposure, hormones, colds: there are many causes that can cause herpes to appear. It is important to note in which situations or at what time of year you have more problems with herpes.
- Are you often in the sun?
- Have you been under excessive stress?
- Was your immune system weakened by other diseases?
Having discovered the houses, you can better prevent it by trying to avoid these situations.
You can also revive your immune system with sports and a healthy, vitamin-rich diet.
Finally, herpes is not curable
In short, herpes is a virus that once in the body stays there. Our immune system does not recognize the DNA of the virus as a danger, so it does not fight it. It hides in the nerves and in certain situations creates new viruses that cause blisters, tries to prevent it and if you really can't, patience, after all, it will pass!
