What is a Fast Cold Sore Remedy?

Cold sores are caused from the Herpes Simplex virus. The virus comes in two forms, herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). Cold sores are usually caused by HSV-1, but they can also be caused by HSV-2. Cold sores usually appear on the lips or anywhere around the soft tissues of the mouth. They appear in small blisters, which eventually become filled with fluid. These fluid-filled blisters can be painful. When the blisters burst, a scab will form, which takes about 3-7 days to heal. There are a few effective home remedies that can heal cold sores faster.

Garlic

• Garlic has been used as a home remedy to treat many different types of ailment. It is also an effective treatment for cold sores. The medicinal properties that are in the garlic will temporarily kill the virus and heal the cold sore faster.

Apple Cider Vinegar

• Use apple cider vinegar as soon has there is a tingling feeling in the area where the cold sore is about to erupt, to prevent the outbreak.

Lysine

• Lysine is one of the most-effective cold sore treatments. Lysine is an amino acid which helps to stop cold sore outbreaks and may reduce future outbreaks.

Yogurt

• Yogurt has many nutritional values. Eat plain yogurt at the first sign of a cold sore to prevent the sore from erupting. The live cultures that are in yogurt are responsible for killing the cold sore virus.

Aloe Vera

• The aloe vera plant has many medicinal values, including effectively treating cold sores. Juice from the aloe vera, when applied to the cold sore, will eliminate the pain and prevent the cold sore from erupting.