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Herpes Treatment - Fever Blister Information |
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Dee Cohen |
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Herpes Treatment - Fever Blister Information
Dee Cohen
Initially there is a tingle felt when there is a new cold sore or fever blister and this is followed by a hard bump. A few days later the blister will surface and be enlarged and inflamed. At that point it will last another week or so before it scabs and heals.
Cold sores are normally caused by the Herpes Simplex 1 virus but some may be caused by the Herpes Simplex 2 virus (which is more commonly associated with genital herpes). People can get herpes from someone who is infected with the virus and who has an active blister, you may also get them from sharing the same towel, eating utensils or drinking from the same glass or cup. In fact you may contract it from any thing that the other person who has an infected lesion has come in to contact with.
You'll find some recommend home treatmenent for herpes remedies below . Please ask your doctor if you are taking a herpes prescription if these are acceptable to him and check with him if you are taking prescription meds for another medical condition.
Lemon Balm - This has antiviral properties and will help to reduce the healing time to around 5 days. It has also been found that it helps to reduce the frequency of new outbreaks occurring.
Warm Tea Bags - Press a warm tea bag against the blister can help to bring much needed pain relieve to a sufferer. This can help with both the itch and the pain aspects.
Witch hazel is referred to by natural remedy books to alleviate painful symptoms of fever blisters and cold sores. As is well known, witch hazel is also used on pimples and various skin outbreaks so this makes sense.
Taking lysine will help your body to have the proper amino acid ratio as certain protein powders are high in argine and may skimp on the lysine. Peanuts also can make the body out of balance in the correct amino acid ratio.
Reishi - This is a type of mushroom which is commonly used in Asian medicine to strengthen a person's immune system and it has also been found that it helps to control the spread of the herpes virus. It can be taken either in powder or supplement form.
Red grapes are in the headlines and reseratrol is a cream that can be applied directly to the herpes or cold sore area. The cream is made from the red grapes. This is reported to help the virus be suppressed as well as stop future fever blisters from erupting.
On top of home remedies for cold sores and fever blister relief remember to check your diet and be sure your amino acid protein balance is good (or take lysine). By eating a balanced diet you'll sleep better and that too has an effect on health and the immune system.
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