Follow these home remedies for treating cold sores in the mouth
Posted on: 03/Oct/2018 10:01:47 AM
Caused by herpes simplex virus, cold sore or fever blisters is a common issue in humans. The cold sores could occur in the inside of cheeks, chin, lips etc and is very irritating with itching. This issue do not recover by itself. Cold sores get triggered by sunlight, fevers, stress, periods etc. Some might get cold sores every month whereas others might get these twice a year. Red irritated skin is present in those with cold sores. The pain due to cold sores could be eased using creams and gels etc. Many people take medicines to overcome the issue of cold sores in them without knowing that certain medicines cause side effects in them. In 2 to 4 weeks cold sores heal without leaving a scar. One important point is some people might experience fever, eroded gums, headache, sore throat etc when cold sores appear for the first time.
Complications:
It is brought out that the viruses that cause cold sores could cause issues in other areas of our body.
Fingers: Kids who suck their thumbs could transfer the infection from their mouths to fingers
Eyes: It is said that repeated infections could cause scarring and injury and lead to loss of vision etc.
Other areas of skin: In some people with eczema, the cold sores spread to other parts of their bodies also.
Spinal cord, brain etc: There are some people who have weak immune system and cold sores could affect their brain, spinal cord etc.
There are few home remedies that could be used to treat cold sores effectively. These are
By application of coconut oil:
The anti-microbial properties of coconut oil play an important role in treating cold sores in us. In the first step cotton is taken and is dipped in the coconut oil. The cotton with coconut oil is applied slowly on the infected part. For better results this process must be repeated for every few hours.
By application of salt:
We might think that when salt is applied on cold sore in our mouth it might cause great irritation etc. The fact is when salt is applied on the affected area for 30 seconds then there would be a feeling of comfort. The viral infections would be reduced by the antimicrobial properties of the salt.
By applying honey:
Honey is good for our health is known. It is not known to many that honey could also be used to treat the cold sores effectively. Honey must be applied on the infected portion for a time of 5 to 7 minutes and washed well. By doing this 2 times a day then the issue of cold sores could be treated as the inflammation and itching gets reduced by the antimicrobial properties in honey.
By applying ice:
This is also one superb home remedy that could be used to treat cold sores. Inflammation and irritation gets reduced when ice is applied on cold sores. Soothing effect is got when ice is applied. This application of ice could be done many times in a day for better results.
By ginger application or intake:
Ginger is a common ingredient used in preparing dishes. Ginger could also be superb for its medicinal properties. . The antiseptic and healing properties of ginger help in treating cold sores. Ginger could be applied directly on cold sores or could be consumed in an empty stomach also.
