Apply the
cream over the affected area 5 times a day for 5 days and this will reduce the duration of the sudden occurrence of cold sores.The nest cold sores treatment is by draping
a cold compress over the affected area. The cold compress can be
something like ice wrapped with cloth. This treatment is simple
and helps to reduce the pain and itchiness caused by cold sores.
Do not touch other body parts once you have come in contact
with the cold sores. The herpes simplex virus is contagious and
will spread. Your hands must be kept clean by washing your hands
thoroughly after applying any cold sores treatment on the cold
sores. You can also choose to take acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Another cold sores treatment which you can consider is by
using herbal treatments such as tea tree oil. However, it is the
best that you get medical advice from doctors or medical experts
before using this type of medication.
Applying a tea bag over the affected area will help too since
tannic acid which is an antiviral agent is present in tea which
is effective for cold sores treatment.
If everything else fails, you could then choose to take
painkillers to reduce the pain such as aspirin or paracetamol.
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