Cold Sores: Quick Ways To Cure Fever Blister

When you feel that tingle that lets you know the cold sore on your lip is back, it’s not a happy feeling. This means days for a sore to blister and eventually scab over to heal. It also means that you should be careful not to share items with other people who might touch your mouth or pass the virus on to someone else. What are some ways to try to prevent this from happening again and minimize it if it does arise?

1) Artificial Sweeteners – Some people say that artificial sweeteners like aspartame can trigger the herpes simplex virus and reactivate cold sores. Sounds like it’s worth a try to check if you’re prone to cold sore breakouts and if you use artificial sweeteners in iced tea or soda.

2) Ice Cubes – When you notice a cold sore, wrap an ice cube or ice chips in a cloth or paper towel and apply to the lip area. Don’t let it directly touch your lip as you don’t want freezer burn marks. Several people have noted that this makes the cold sore much smaller the next day and will heal quickly.

3) Neem Seed Oil – You can take neem seed oil and apply it directly on your lip. This is found in health food stores and is a remedy used for skin rashes, including scabies, in India. Neem is also used internally for digestive problems and in many Indian households it is a staple like tylenol in the United States. Neem is also useful for yeast and fungal infections. It has a pungent odor but can be very effective as a healing agent.

4) Lecithin is a supplement that can be taken orally. It is advised to take 1,500-2,500 mg daily for a few weeks to nourish the body.

Also remember to take lysine to balance your amino acids and be careful with argin in many body building protein supplements.