Cold sore outbreaks are hard to deal with and though they are embarrassing, they can also be painful and leave your skin permanently damaged. To avoid an outbreak in the first place or have a plan of action in place for immediate treatment is the only way to stop an outbreak from happening and help your sores and skin to heal quickly.
Cold sores are caused the herpes simplex virus and while there is no cure for this virus there are treatments for outbreaks and ways to prevent outbreaks from occurring in the first place, which of course is the preferred method of treatment. Even during times when you are not experiencing an outbreak, you can transmit the virus to another person. Because of this risk, you should talk with your doctor about a daily medication that can help suppress the virus in your system making it harder to pass to others and working to prevent you from having painful, embarrassing outbreaks.
For great home remedies, use an ice pack for five to ten minutes once an hour to numb the affected area, as well as stifle the development of the cold sores. You can also protect the area with petroleum jelly, which works to moisturize as well as keep the skin below and around the cold sore from becoming permanently damaged because of the outbreak. A tea bag compress can also be used to minimize the effects of the sore and help them to heal faster. Over the counter medications can help with the symptoms and healing process.
Some of the symptoms including itching, burning, swelling, cracking, bleeding and possible fever. Once you have the symptoms under control you will be able to get through the day easier and your cold sores will be able to start the healing process which will also make you feel better. Cold sore outbreak treatments are widely varied and you can talk with your doctor about other possible treatments if you having a difficult time finding one that works for you.
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