Getting Rid of Cold Sores Remedies

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Getting Rid of Cold Sores Remedies
Cold sores are not only unsightly, but they can be painful as well. If you're a first time sufferer, or if this kind of infection is the annoyance of your life, read on to find out how you can get rid of cold sores in the quickest possible time.
Caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), cold sores are an extremely common condition. It's reported that over 90 % of us will develop at least one cold sore during our life. Although your first cold sore is usually the worst and most painful, most of us develop antibodies against the virus, meaning that we may never suffer another cold sore again.
If you're a regular sufferer, you'll probably know when you're about to develop a cold sore, as the skin in the area may start itching about two days prior to the explosion of the sore itself. This is the best time to start any cold sore treatment. However, if you didn't get these symptoms, or didn't know what they were, don't worry, help is at hand. If you didn't get these symptoms, or didn't know what they were, don't worry, help is at hand.
There are many ways for getting rid of cold sores, ranging from over the counter therapies, to natural remedies and 'old wives tales'. Whichever of the remedies you choose is down to personal preference, but most of the remedies listed here, while unable to make them disappear overnight, will certainly shorten the duration and lessen their appearance.
If your first port of call is the pharmacy, you'll find several over the counter cold sore remedies, most of which contain some sort of anesthetic cream, such as benzocaine, to numb the pain. These creams should be applied topically to the cold sore up to 5 times daily, or as advised by your pharmacist. They'll help to relieve discomfort and are reported to heal faster. You may also want to try over the counter painkillers, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, which will also help alleviate any pain.
For those of you who prefer natural remedies, there are many natural products you can use for getting rid of cold sores. Choose from tea tree oil, vanilla extract, witch hazel, sea salt, teas, such as green, and the current 'wonder oil'.
Should you find that your cold sore doesn't respond to these treatments, or if they recur often, a trip to your doctor may be the best solution. They'll be able to prescribe one of a range of anti viral drugs which have been known for getting rid of cold sores in most sufferers.