3 Ways To Treat Cold Sores

3 Ways To Treat Cold Sores

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Although it is some what discouraging to those of us that suffer from the embarrassment and physical discomfort that these annoying sores can cause, that there is not at this present time a permanent cure for the Herpes Simples Virus 1 which causes cold sores around the mouth, under the noses and on other areas of the face in some more rare cases. The good news for all of us is that there are some alternative options you can adopt to treat cold sores and reduce the impact that these annoying sores have on your life.

If you have already gone to a doctor to get the official word that your blisters are a result of the Herpes virus, then you may already be aware of some prescription strength options to treat cold sores, but there are some other options that you may not be aware of just yet.

Option #1: Pills

There are some pills which can be prescribed to treat cold sores. For the pills to be effective you must begin taking them at the very first signs of a forthcoming outbreak, and even then it would normally take a day or two for the pills to take effect and would possibly only shorten the length of the outbreak by a few days.

Currently, there is no pill that can prevent outbreaks from coming on entirely or prevent one from developing full force after it has started. The pills will only shorten the outbreak a bit so that you don't have to suffer quite so long.

The downside to this type of cold sore treatment is that it does nothing to control the virus long term and can get expensive if you do not have insurance coverage for prescriptions.

Option #2: Creams & Lotions

You can treat cold sores with creams and lotions that are either purchased through a store over the counter or prescribed by a doctor. Similar to taking the pills, for these creams to be effective you must start using them at the very first signs that you are about to suffer an outbreak. It can sometimes be difficult to recognise the early signs and this will impact of the cream's effectiveness. You also have to be very consistent with applying the product throughout the day as advised on the packaging or by your doctor.

A good thing about several of the creams used is that they may give temporary relief from the pain and discomfort associated with the sores. The bad side here is that they do not prevent the outbreaks or do anything to control the virus long term. Rather than fighting them off completely they only treat the result of the outbreak and not the cause.

Option #3: Natural Cold Sore Treatment Plan

What most sufferers are never told is that they can develop an all natural cold sore treatment plan that allows them to treat cold sores and actually prevent future outbreaks. This is the best option of all because it allows you to control the virus so it doesn't appear on your face to begin with.

A natural cold sore treatment plan will likely combat your triggers that routinely bring on outbreaks as well as any deficiencies that may be inside your body. The plan will also guide you on how to eat correctly and boost your immune system so your body has the best chance possible at fighting against active outbreaks.

In many cases, you can use creams and lotions to help heal and ease the pain and itching of an active cold sore outbreak while developing and implementing a more aggressive daily cold sore treatment plan.

About the Author:
After thorough research, a Los Angeles based dermatologist, has come up with a Cold Sore Treatment to get a permanent remedy for cold sores. After following his unique treatment approach, you can shorten the cold sore virus cycle to 3 days and then, although you can't destroy the virus you can keep it in check. Take a look at the following information and get rid of these unsightly sores.



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