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Nail Polish Remover Fever Blister Treatment Introduction I was having a disagreement with a friend of mine about how she has treated her fever blisters.  The part which I didn’t disagree with is her use of fingernail polish remover every few minutes as the tingles start on her face.  With the tingle but no blister, you have a great chance of reducing or even preventing the appearance of the fever blister. Why Nail Polish Remover for Fever Blister Treatment Works The main ingredient of almost all of the nail polish removers is acetone.  It is a solvent that is still...

Natural Remedy for Fever Blisters – Introduction Is there a natural remedy for fever blisters that will prevent me from needing to buy those little $20 tubes of Abreva?  You bet there is!  Instead of focusing on the treatments after you get a fever blister, focus on preventative measures that stop them from showing up at all. The best method I have personally found to prevent them is by way of diet.  You can’t rub various lotions and ointments around your lips all the time hoping they will stop what hasn’t started yet.  You can however eat in such a...

It is a fact that almost 50% of the world’s population have the herpes simplex virus, you will unquestionably have the requirements for fever blister remedies. It is very easy for the virus to move itself from one host to the subsequent one. The infection of an individual most of the time is originates from having contact with some other individuals who is infected with the virus. Lots of times, the virus  is easily transfer is for people through sharing a drinking cup, kissing or even  taking utensil. Men and women carrying the virus that triggers fever blisters must take...

Cold sores are a very painful and unsightly problem that is triggered by the herpes simplex virus, which often remains dormant for long period of time within our bodies. People who suffer from cold sores often find the problem to be a recurring one, in spite of using antiviral medications prescribed by their doctor or those that are available over the counter. A cold sore will usually disappear after about two weeks, but the fact is that they almost always return, regardless of what you do to prevent them. Many people become discouraged with this state of affairs, and that’s...

Resveratrol is a compound that is typically found in red grapes, and is known for its many health related benefits that arise from its ability to attack pathogens and viruses. It has also proven to be effective against the herpes simplex virus, which is what causes your cold sores. A study by the Northeastern Ohio University demonstrated that resveratrol cream applied anywhere from two to five times a day was effective at suppressing the formation of cold sores if it was used soon enough after becoming infected, typically less than six hours. Indeed, it was shown to be as effective...

Tea bags are one of the best ideas for a cold sore home remedy. Just about everyone has some tea bags in the house, so the great thing about this treatment is that you likely won’t even have to leave the house to get it. The tea bag first of all acts as a compress to relieve inflammation and discomfort. But it’s the tannic acid in tea, which is considered to be an antioxidant, which seems to suppress the virus and dry out the cold sore to help it heal faster. Start by placing a tea bag in some hot...

Aloe vera is well known for its many healing properties, particular for skin irritations, burns and insect bits. Aloe vera is also one of the home remedies for cold sores which folks have been relying on for a long time now, and it is one which acts very rapidly. Applying aloe vera onto a cold sore works because it gets rid of redness and inflammation. Furthermore, it reduces the size of the cold sore so it’s less obtrusive and less noticeable while it’s clearing up. You simply break off a small piece of leaf from an aloe vera plant and...

Ice is considered by many to be an effective treatment for cold sores. It’s believed that it works by preventing the herpes virus, which is responsible for cold sores, from traveling from the nerve to the skin. When you feel the first signs of a cold sore, usually a tingling sensation on your lip, rub some ice on the area as soon as possible. It will lessen the swelling and relieve the pain temporarily. For many people this will prevent the cold sore from even forming. If you use a bag of frozen vegetables or something similar instead of ice...

Lemon balm is an organic substance that has been utilized to get rid of cold sores for a long time now. And more recently, studies that took place in Germany have concluded that lemon balm is indeed effective in controlling cold sores. In another study, people who applied lemon balm ointment to their cold sores experienced considerable improvement in inflammation and swelling after just two days. However, there wasn’t much improvement shown in pain and scabbing. Nevertheless, the patients and their doctors reported that they considered the lemon balm ointment to be effective at fighting cold sores. It works because...