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Cold Sore Relief - Proven Help For Your Cold Sores

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Written by Denny Bodoh

Tuesday, 01 April 2008

by DennyBodoh

Cold sore relief can mean fast healing and pain reduction of a current outbreak. Or, it can mean prevention of frequent cold sores. Whatever cold sore relief means to you, you will find the answers in this short article.

Cold sore relief is on the minds of millions of sufferers at any given time. Some treatments are quick, easy and work great. But there are many remedies that are a big waste of money when you need cold sore relief.

Please do not waste any more money before you try these simple, proven tactics for relief of your cold sores.

Are you seeking fast cold sore relief for an immediate problem?

First, you want to reduce or eliminate the pain. Next, you want to avoid further embarrassment and hassle by healing the sore quickly and completely.

Cold sores form on the end of nerve fibers by the replication action of the herpes virus. This will cause swelling of both the sore area and nearby lymph nodes. You may also notice a slight fever and some possible headache action.

A headache and fever reducing remedy is certainly in order at this point. Many people use aspirin or similar products for initial cold sore relief. This gives some success in reducing the discomfort.

Next - application of ice will help reduce pain, fever and swelling very quickly. Ice also slows down - or even stops - the herpes virus reproduction process.

Ice is great for cold sore relief, but not always convenient to use - such as at work, driving or shopping.

For times when using ice may be difficult, You will find some of the drug store remedies may be a convenient choice. Look for over-the-counter products, such as Campho-Phenique, that contain numbing agents.

Treatments such as these will give excellent cold sore relief from the stinging pain by deadening the nerves in the area. Many of these products also contain ingredients to prevent further infection.

Keep in mind, however, that most of these products only provide comfort and do not speed healing of the sore. They often make big claims, but so far have not proven to actually shorten the duration of an outbreak.

Ice is one of the best for relieving pain and reducing heat and fever. Unfortunately, during the healing phase - after the sore has burst open - ice will slow down healing by driving blood away from the area.

Once your cold sores begin their healing phase, application of warmth gives the greatest cold sore relief and effectively speeds healing.

Hot water applied with a cloth will help. A warm, wet tea bag is a better choice. The tea contains ingredients that give excellent cold sore relief - by speeding up the healing process.

During the healing process, it is important to continually cleanse the sore with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. And, when it crusts over, keep the scab well oiled with olive oil to keep it soft and pliable. This will help prevent painful cracking.

It is much easier to prevent new cold sores than to heal current ones. Prevention of cold sores should be your main goal after this sore is healed.

Nearly a third of those who are infected with the herpes virus never get an outbreak because their immunity is strong. If you get multiple cold sores, you should strongly consider the following remedy.

A good quality vitamin supplement is all many people need to reduce or prevent the frequent appearance of cold sores.

Go to a vitamin store and get a top quality vitamin and mineral supplement. The drug store vitamins you see are usually very poor quality. You will just be wasting your money. And if you do not actually feel the difference, try a different brand of vitamins.

The nutrients that will benefit you the most in preventing cold sores are zinc, calcium, magnesium, beta-carotene, the B vitamins, and vitamins C and E.

Dealing with existing cold sores calls for the application of ice at the start, and then warm tea bags during the healing phase. Continuous cleansing of the sore with alcohol will speed healing also. Keep the crust well oiled for additional comfort.

For preventing or reducing the appearance of new cold sores, strengthen your immune system. Do this with good food choices and proper nutrition. A good quality vitamin supplement may be all you need for permanent cold sore relief.

About the Author:

Denny Bodoh knows COLD SORES. Be sure to read his awesome articles about cold sores while you can. Quickly learn a few powerful COLD SORE cures and remedies you will want to use right now.

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