Methods 1: Family therapy was recommended.
1, use cold compress or hot compress to relieve pain. Whether it is hot compress or cold compress, it is helpful to relieve the pain and discomfort caused by cold sores. Wet the towel with warm water or cold water and apply it to the affected area for at most 15-20 minutes each time. It can be repeated as many times as needed in a day. Cold compress is more effective in promoting wound healing, and hot compress is more effective in relieving pain. Balance these two practices.
Cold compress and hot compress can be carried out at different times.
Used towels must be cleaned before they can be used again.
2. Wash the sore with mild soap and water every day 1 time. Wet the sore surface with warm water, gently rub it with ordinary antibacterial soap, and then rinse it off. This helps to prevent ulcer infection or spread the virus to other parts. Don't rub the sore hard to avoid pain and inflammation. Just touch it gently.
Be sure to wash your hands before and after cleaning the sore to avoid spreading the virus.
3. Apply lip balm with sunscreen to protect your lips. Cold sores are sensitive to sunlight, and the virus spreads easily on dry lips. Moisturize your lips with lip balm with a sun protection factor of at least 30 to protect your lips from the sun. Keeping your lips moist can also prevent cold sores from recurring in the future. If you get sick easily, you'd better use lip balm every day.
Don't share this lip balm with others, and then throw it away after the cold sore has healed.
If there are no cold sores on your lips, you can use SPF 30 ordinary sunscreen instead.
4. Eat cold food and drink to avoid aggravating the pain. Eating hot food may sting your lips. While waiting for the wound to heal, it is best to choose cold food and drink to relieve discomfort. Don't eat spicy, salty, sour and strong food. It's all stinging sores.
5. Avoid taking arginine supplements. L- arginine is an amino acid needed by human body, but it also contributes to the spread of herpes virus. If there is too much arginine in the body, it may cause or aggravate cold sores. If you have suffered from cold sores in the past, please try to avoid taking arginine supplements to avoid recurrence. Some foods are rich in L- arginine, especially poultry and soybeans. However, their content is usually not enough to cause cold sores, so you may not need to avoid these foods on purpose.
6. Reduce stress and prevent the recurrence of cold sores in the future. Cold sores may occur under high pressure, so controlling the pressure level helps to prevent them from forming. Learning to decompress in daily life can not only prevent cold sores, but also improve the overall health level. Relaxation exercises such as deep breathing and meditation are very helpful for decompression. Set aside 15-20 minutes every day to do these activities, clear your mind and get rid of other thoughts.
Engaging in your hobbies or doing other activities you like can also effectively reduce stress.
Method 2: Natural therapy that may be useful
1, taking lysine supplement to inhibit arginine. Lysine is also an amino acid, which inhibits arginine and may help heal cold sores. Try taking 3000 mg lysine supplement every day to see if cold sores will heal. Check and follow the dosage indicated on the product.
If cold sores often occur, you can also take lysine regularly. The recommended dose of prevention is 1500 mg per day, but you should first confirm with your doctor whether this method is suitable for you.
2. Kill the virus with rhubarb and sage cream. The combination of rhubarb and sage has antiviral effect, which may be helpful to treat cold sores. Try to mix the same amount of rhubarb and sage extract evenly and apply it to cold sores twice a day, 1 week to see if it is effective. Some creams contain these two ingredients, which may also help.
3. Use propolis cream to remove sores. Propolis is a resin collected by bees, which is somewhat similar to beeswax. Some people have successfully used it to relieve cold sores and promote wound healing. Buy a cream containing 0.5-3% propolis and apply it to cold sores five times a day. If you are allergic to bee stings or bee products, don't use propolis, otherwise it may cause allergic reactions.
4. Use tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil to relieve cold sores. Both essential oils have antiviral effects and may help wound healing. Take 3% essential oil and apply it to cold sores every day. If you buy undiluted essential oil, dilute it to 3% before use. Obtain carrier oil, such as olive oil or jojoba oil. Add 3 drops of essential oil to each 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of carrier oil, and the concentration can be adjusted to 3%.
Don't swallow essential oil. They cannot be taken orally.
Method 3: Prevent the spread of virus.
1. Wash your hands every time you encounter cold sores. Whenever you touch cold sores, you may have herpes virus on your hands. Wash your hands frequently, especially after contact with sores, so as not to spread the virus to other parts of the body or to others. In addition to cleaning the sore surface, it is best not to touch it at other times, so as not to cause pain and stimulate the sore surface.
2. Use your own razor, tableware and personal belongings. Herpes virus can live on the surface for several hours, during which anyone who uses contaminated items may be infected. During the onset of cold sores, only use your own tableware, razors, towels, lip balm and other personal items to avoid spreading the virus to others. Even if there is no cold sore, it is a good hygiene habit to use only your personal belongings at any time to avoid infecting others.
3. Avoid kissing anyone until the cold sore is cured. This is one of the common forms of cold sore transmission. Wait until the cold sore is completely cured before you can kiss others. Kissing someone before cold sores appear, but they are about to attack, and they may also transmit the virus to each other. If you feel a sharp pain in your lips, it may be that cold sores are about to break out. Once you find this, don't kiss anyone again.
Medical essentials
Cold sores are annoying and painful, but they usually get better within 2 weeks. In the meantime, you can take care of cold sores at home and use some natural therapies to speed up healing. Most people can recover without further treatment. If the cold sore does not improve after 2 weeks, it is recommended to see a doctor for further treatment.
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If cold sores often appear, it is recommended to consult a doctor. He may give you some prescription drugs to avoid recurrence in the future.
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If herpes grows near your eyes, see a doctor immediately. This may be a serious infection.
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