Fever Blisters/Cold Sores?!
Question: Fever Blisters/Cold Sores!?
Does anyone know any "home remedies" for cold sores!?
I know Abreva works well, as well as Novitra!. But do you know of any other remedies!? I'm stuck at work most of the day and I don't know if I will be able to swing by the store on the way home!.
Any suggestions would be great!.
Thanks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I know Abreva works well, as well as Novitra!. But do you know of any other remedies!? I'm stuck at work most of the day and I don't know if I will be able to swing by the store on the way home!.
Any suggestions would be great!.
Thanks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I am not aware of any "Home Remedies" other than what I located on the web for you!. I am a nurse and favor the more medical approach :-) However, I pasted some suggestions from others to use at your discretion!.
Remedies for Cold Sores
Cold Sores home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
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!. WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT RUPTURE THE BLISTER! Let nature take its course!.
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
Cold Sores : Home Remedies suggested by users
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!.
Good luck!
P!.S!. You can always have your DR call in some DENAVIR cream it works wonders and much better than the over the counter Abrevia etc!. Have him give you some refills and go through the drive through at the PCY to save time!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Remedies for Cold Sores
Cold Sores home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
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!. WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT RUPTURE THE BLISTER! Let nature take its course!.
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
Cold Sores : Home Remedies suggested by users
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!.
Good luck!
P!.S!. You can always have your DR call in some DENAVIR cream it works wonders and much better than the over the counter Abrevia etc!. Have him give you some refills and go through the drive through at the PCY to save time!.Www@Answer-Health@Com