As many sufferers will vouch for, cold sores are not only painful and uncomfortable, but also extremely embarrassing. So looking for effective cold sore remedies is obviously a top priority, particularly as once affected, recurrence is almost always inevitable.
The virus that is responsible is the Herpes Simplex Virus Type-1, which is a similar strain to the virus that causes the sexually transmitted disease Herpes. This clearly adds to the social stigma attached to contraction, even though in most cases, sexual contact is not involved.
All the more reason to find an effective remedy!
There are several natural remedies for cold sores that have proved effective in controlling the spread as well as being useful in easing the pain.
Tea Bag- immerse a tea bag in hot water for a few minutes, and then use the hot tea bag as a hot compress. Carry out this procedure several times daily.
Ice - press a cold compress containing ice to the sore as soon as it appears. Many people find that this prevents the sore from worsening.
Diet - by restricting certain types of food in your diet, such as foods with high acidity or caffeine, then they can be prevented from appearing. Fresh, healthy foods can also make a massive difference.
All of these home remedies can not only aid prevention, but can also improve the healing process if they have already appeared.
Obviously, remedies such as these are fast, easy, and inexpensive and can be of great assistance in pain relief as well as making them vanish quickly. But the main advantage to these natural remedies is that the treatment is immediate and can be carried out within the home environment, without resorting to expensive creams, ointments or medicines.
