How can you rid of cold sores?

Cold sores are forev: Once the virus is in your body it is there forever. To minimize the outbreaks do things to energize your immune system: eat healthy, exercize, and do things to lower your stress. Avoid spicy foods or other irritants that may contribute to an outbreak. Antiviral medicines can be used also...Check with your physician or dentist.

Melissa Officinalis : Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores. May half healing time.

Cold sores are : Related to the herpes virus. Once they appear, 10-14 days is the expectation. If you can feel the prodromal stage for the blister (the small itch/feeling that precedes the sore) starting antiviral drugs helps many people. Rx from your dr. If the blister is present, raised and fluid filled, the contents are very infectious! be careful w cuticles, eyes, mucosal areas. Zilactin helps w discomfort.