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Skin -Cold Sores (Fever Blisters)

Created by: Guruji Murugan Chillayah.
Published: 14 June 2016 (Tue)
Last Updated: 17 November 2023 04:30 AM (GMT+8)

Skin -Cold Sores (Fever Blisters) Treatment

Skin -Cold Sores (Fever Blisters):

• Cold sores are small and painful fluid-filled blisters • They appear on: o Lips o Gums o Tongue o Throat o Chin • Cold sores are also referred to as fever blisters

Symptoms to look for:

• Reddish gums • Swollen gums • Bleeding • Difficulty in swallowing

Causes:

• Entry of the herpes simplex virus • The immune system cannot eliminate the herpes virus and hence the condition can keep recurring

Natural home remedy using baking soda:

1. Take some baking soda 2. Add water 3. Mix well to make a paste 4. Apply this paste on the infection • This will help dry up and heal the blisters.

Natural home remedy using black tea bags:

1. Take 1 cup of hot water 2. Put a black tea bag in it for 1-2 min 3. Allow the tea bag to cool 4. Place it on the sores for 5 min 5. Do this 3 times a day • The sores will crust and disappear naturally in 4-5 days.

Tips:

• Rub ice on the infected area to slow down the growth of cold sores • Include yogurt in the diet as it stimulates the immune system and prevents cold sores

NOTE : The intention of this article is only for information. It is not a substitute to any other standard medical diagnosis. For proper treatment, always consult a qualified Ayurvedic physician.