The Cold Sore Cure Explained!
by Tom Mulligan
It probably won't make you feel any better if you have one
yourself, but cold sores are a very common problem. They're
unsightly and most definitely uncomfortable. However, you
can reduce the length of time a cold sore stays there with
some simple steps and you can also prevent them from showing
up at all.
A cold sore will usually heal in seven to ten days all by
itself. However, this is a lot longer than most of us would
like to have a cold sore. This is particularly true given
the kind of timing that cold sores seem to have - they seem
to know when you have a social obligation coming up and
choose that time to appear. To cut down on the healing time,
here are a few tips which can help. The first step is to
know how cold sores work.
Cold sores are not curable - they're a viral infection
(herpes simplex). You can't treat the infection with
antibiotics. However, you can treat the symptoms, which cut
down on the length of an outbreak.
While you can't cure the viral infection, you can help to
prevent outbreaks by taking some simple steps. You can also
heal outbreaks in as little as 24 hours in many cases. This
is why we started this website in the first place ? we know
how inconvenient cold sores can be and want to help everyone
fight off these annoyances.
About 40 million people have an outbreak of cold sores every
year. These sores appear on or around the mouth; while there
are several things which can contribute to an outbreak, it
basically comes down to a weakened immune system. If you
have stress, fatigue, poor diet or a cold; this can increase
your odds of having a breakout.
The first sign of an outbreak is an itching or tingling
sensation. The area then becomes red and swells. This leads
to the eruption of the cold sore. The sore will ooze
briefly, then dry out and scab over. However, if you scratch
or otherwise break the scab, it will take longer for the
sore to heal.
Most of us don't want to resort to prescription drugs to
deal with our cold sores. They're expensive, may not be
much more effective than other remedies, and require a trip
to the doctor. However, there are a few simple things you
can do to make having a cold sore a lot shorter and easier.
You can help fight off a cold sore with immune boosting
supplements like vitamin C. You can also use lip balm, aloe
vera gel and other soothing agents to prevent your sore from
getting too dry and splitting. L-Lysine can also cause your
sore to heal more rapidly; it promotes healing.
To prevent cold sores, take good care of yourself. Watch
your diet, and get enough sleep. Be on the lookout for
these sores if you've been feeling ill or tired - take extra
measures to treat yourself well. Hopefully, you'll be able
to avoid these inconvenient blemishes entirely! - 15668
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