HOME REMEDIES ON COLD SORES

Herpes is an infection that spreads rapidly and its symptoms are difficult to catch. It occurs in the form of small blisters on the skin. How is herpes, then tell that herpes infection is caused by herpes simplex virus. It is a STD.

HOME REMEDIES :-

1  ALOE VERA GEL :- Aloe Vera is widely available and can be grown as a houseplant .The cooling gel found inside the leaves of aloe vera plant , may bring cold sore relief . Apply aloe vera gel or aloe vera lip balm to a cold sore three time a day .  

2 PETROLEUM JELLY :- Such as Vaseline won`t necessarily heal a cold sore , but it may ease discomfort . It also help to prevent cracking of the skin . It also help as a protective barrier against outside irritants . 

3 WITCH HAZEL :- It is a natural astringent that may help dry out and heal cold sores, but it can sting with application . Witch hazel has the antiviral properties that may inhibit the spread of cold sores .  

4 LEMON BALM :- It has the antiviral properties that help to reduce redness and swelling associated with blister or protect against future infections . 

HOW TO USE :-  Use a lip balm with at least 1 percent lemon balm. Or, as an alternative, a compress made of a lemon balm infusion (tea) may provide similar benefits.

5 ANTI – VIRAL MEDICATIONS :- Products which contain benzyl alcohol or docosanol can help in reducing the duration of cold sore . It also help in reducing the duration of outbreaks.    

6 ICE :-  It help in ease the discomfort and inflammation of cold sores . Apply a cold pack directly to the sores for temporary relief 

7 STRESS REDUCTION :- Stress can cause the herpes virus to come out of dormancy , reducing the amount of stress in your life is one way to prevent cold sores . Meditation , regular exercise and avoiding the cause of stress in your life . 

8 Apple cider vinegar :- It has the ability to fight bacteria , viruses trusted source and other germs . 

It must be diluted before using because it can cause serious skin irritation . 

9 TEA TREE OIL :- It has the property of fighting off the herpes simplex virus . If you can bear the smell of tea tree oil , it could be the best remedy .

10 KANUKA HONEY :- It has a reputation for helping wounds and skin injuries heal .

11 Propolis :- It is like honey which has property that holds some promise for healing wounds and skin lesions . It has antiviral property of propolis trusted source which can heal your cold sores more quickly .