Cold Sore Treatment
If you are suffering from a cold sore or a fever blister, you may be wondering what really is its treatment. Although there is no known cure for this infection, it can be managed and usually heals within 14 days leaving no scar.
When you want to treat your cold sore, you should use a soft tooth brush so as not to prick and irritate the infected area. You may have realized that eating salty and acidic foods has become a nightmare. It is advisable to avoid them until the cold sore is treated.
There are some anesthetics that can be used to rinse your mouth and aid in cold sore treatment. These anesthetics normally leave your mouth and throat numb. It is therefore important that when administering them to the young ones we should watch them not to choke on food.
Amlexanox paste can also be used on the infected areas. Low powered laser can be used on the sores. This relieves pain immediately and prevents sores from recurring.
Your doctor can prescribe some antibiotics which normally control secondary bacterial infections. He can also prescribe some ointments that you apply on the sore to soften the crusts and aid in the treatment of coldsores.
Hope is not lost for people whose herpes virus is normally triggered by sunlight. You can apply sunscreen on your lips when going into the sunlight and whenever you know that you shall be exposed to the sunlight.
What can you do to hasten cold sore treatment for your child?
You can advise him not to rub the infected area. This will help in minimizing the risk of spreading it to his friends. Advise him not to share utensils, lip balms, toothbrushes or facial towels You can also boost his immune system to avoid opportunistic infections. Consult your pediatrician for further advise.
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