So, are you or someone you know been having trouble with the herpes simplex labialis, also known as cold sores? This condition is affection millions of people all around the world and as most of those affected know, one cannot get rid of the virus once one has gotten it into ones body. The only thing to do is to take measures as to prevent the sores from appearing and when they do, one has to be ready to be treating the cold sores immediately. Here are some pointers as what to do when you are having these pestering blisters.
Don't Touch The Sore!
This might be the most important part and I know from experience that it is one of the hardest. When the blister is being touched, it gets irritated and thus will take longer to heal. In addition, by touching it, you may risk spreading the virus to other parts of the body or to other people. Be especially wary with touching your eyes as the virus can make you blind if you get it in your eyes. Its hard to resist scratching the sore when it itches and so on, but it will not help one bit. If you absolutely have to touch it, use a sheet or something and just apply some pressure. This can relieve some of the itching that one feel.
PRESSURE SORES STAGES
Eat Foods High In Lysine
Diet plays a big role in treating cold sores. Lysine are known to reduce the chance of having a cold sore outbreak and should be able to help curing a blister that's already out. Since lysine is an amino acid, one has to get this through foods. Foods that are rich in lysine are mostly dairy products like cheese, milk, yogurt, etc. So add more of this to your diet if you are having trouble with cold sores.
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