Home cures for cold sores are becoming more popular as they have proved to be just as, or perhaps more, effective as typical drugs. There’s no remedy for cold sores but these cures will scale back the severity and frequency of the cold sores. At-home cures also forestall the virus from spreading further in the body and form person to person.

Below are some straightforward treatment for cold sores you can use at home. Some of the best cold sore medications include:

Trigger
Get in tune with your body and pay attention to what causes or trigger a cold sore outbreak. Discover if there is any similarity or a pattern in what precedes the onset of a cold sore. Some common triggers include colds, fever, exposure to sun, stress or menstruation. Once you know what triggers your cold sores you can know precisely what to avoid! This is probably the easiest remedy for stopping cold sores.

Clean and dry
Avoid frequently touching the cold sore and covering it up with makeup as this may get worse the condition and will even cause secondary infections.

Toothbrush
Replace your toothbrush when you feel the shivering sensation at the onset of a breakout and again after the blister breaks and when the sore is gone. This could forestall reinfection of the cold sore.

Petroleum jelly
Cover the cold sore with petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to assist healing and to prevent the area form drying out and cracking. It’s important to clean your hands before and after you have touched the cold sore, or even better, use a cotton swab.

Zinc
This mineral has the ability to bind with the herpes virus on a molecular level and this prevents the virus form copying and spreading. You can apply a water-based zinc ointment on the cold sore three to 5 times a day.

Lysine
This amino acid is very important in the fight against cold sores. Lysine inhibits the growth of cold sores. Taking lysine additions or including lysine-rich foods, will ease potatoes and dairy products, will ease and shorten the period sore.

Arginine
The herpes virus needs arginine to grow and reproduce, so you must avoid foods rich in this amino acid such as chocolate, grain cereals, cola, peas, peanuts, gelatine and beer.

Ice
When you feel the 1st shivering of a cold sore in the making, apply a cold compress to the area immediately. The cold will stunt the growth of the cold sore and it’ll decrease the inflammation.

Immune system
If you suffer from cold sores frequently give your immune mechanism a lift now and then. Echinacea and goldenseal are excellent immune boosters. Taking a daily Vitamin B-complex supplement will also help the immune system and will quickly improve the cold sore.

Protection
If you know you have the herpes virus, be certain to protect you lips form unnecessary UV and wind exposure. If you have to go out into the sun, apply a high factor sunscreen.

Abreva cold sores
Another popular medication is from Abreva. Its had mixed results and will cost between $10-$15.

There is no cure for the herpes virus and it’s way better to prevent a future breakout. You can prevent recurring cold sores by learning how to cope with stress, a strong immune mechanism, relaxing, good health and regular exercise.

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