How to get rid of coldsores
by Dougal Kay
Cold sores are a painful and unsightly collection of clear fluid causing an elevation of the skin. Typically they are caused by the Herpes simplex virus infection. Cold sores are a pain and getting rid of coldsores can be a real pain.
Coldsores are extremely common and contagious and can be easily spotted around the mouth as small red blisters. The infection can also affect the brain, in which case the consequent disease is c
alled herpes simplex encephalitis. The blisters usually heal without scarring. There are two types of herpes, the HSV-1 and HSV-2. The HSV-1 virus is the one that most people would recognize because it is the common cold sore. The HSV-2 virus causes genital herpes. Approximately 80% of adults have antibodies against HSV-1 in their body and around 25% have antibodies against HSV-2 virus.
Both virus are spread by close contact with someone who already has it. A lot of people come into contact with the cold sore virus by the age of 3 or 4.
Preventing coldsores.
The number one thing that you can do to protect yourself is to avoid contact with the sores. And keep in mind that the sores can appear anywhere on the body, not just the face. This includes your own sores, picking them will spread them! Wash your hands after touching sores.
Once you have the virus it can rear its ugly head at any time but there are a few things that you can do to try and prevent them. Eating healthier and getting plenty of exercise can help minimize the attacks.
Cold sores will appear when you are run down. You need to rest a lot if you feel the first tingle of a cold sore. If the sores are unusually huge this could be a sign that another disease or illness is weakening your lines of defense and extra medical attention should be sought.
Treating coldsores
Treatment is usually a cream, aciclovir 5 per cent cream applied to the skin 5 times a day. The cream will often shorten the attack period and shorten the infection period. More severe attacks can be treated with an anti-HSV drug in pill form.
A great treatment is The three day cure Or for an alternative natural remedy try Herpes help.
About the Author
Dougal owns and runs numerous websites and business which amongst other things he sells a coldsore relief that promises a THE THREE DAY CURE.