Fever blisters or cold sores are usually the blisters which appear on the lips and in the outer edges of the mouth. It is very small but painful. After few days they form a scab and also display a clear liquid. Usually it is caused by the herpes virus. If due to some any other reason this virus is triggered off then it results into cold sores or fever blisters. There is not any permanent cure for fever blisters but with the help of the home remedies its severity and frequency can be reduced. Usually they appear after cold, fever stress during menstruation and also due to exposure to the sun. Several home remedies are there which will reduce the affect of fever blisters.
To avoid the fever blisters you have to cut out completely or at least reduce the intake of food item which includes chocolate, peanuts and other nuts, peas, grains, oatmeal, seeds and whole wheat products. It is preceded by the symptoms of itching, burning, tingling, fever, itching sensation, the enlargement of lymph nodes and a general feeling of malaise.
The problem of fever glisters is reduced by the use of several home remedies. Some of the popular home remedies to cure or reduce fever blisters.
1. When any person feels the symptoms like burning, tingling or itching sensation then immediately rub the juice of aloe plant on the area which is affected by the fever blisters. Even the dab of aloe gel is also effective for reducing the problem of fever blisters. Aloe has the characteristics of healing the fever blisters immediately and it even not allow the sore to grow further.
2. Application of corn starch paste over the affected area is very effective in reducing the problem of fever blisters.
3. Application of ice is also very effective for preventing the further growth of virus. So you must rub the cube of the ice on the affected areas for 10 minutes and in every hour to reduce the symptom of fever blisters.
4. You may also apply the extract of lemon balm to reduce the affect of fever blisters. This remedy is also effective in the process of healing.
5. Application of Vaseline is also very effective in reducing the problem of fever blisters. It also helps to soft the blisters by moisturizing it. It prevents from bleeding and cracking of the sores.
6. Application of Witch Hazel on sores is effective for reducing the problem of fever blisters.
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