How to get rid of herpes sores in mouth?

Herpes is a viral infection that can come with painful sores around the mouth area. It’s just like your ex who always manages to show up uninvited and ruin your day. However, getting herpes is not uncommon, and you shouldn’t feel ashamed or embarrassed about it.

Here are some useful tips on how to get rid of those stubborn herpes sores:

Recognize the warning signs

Before we dive into treatment options for herpes, it’s important to know what you’re dealing with. Herpes outbreaks usually start off as small red bumps or white blisters forming inside the mouth. They can be very tender or downright painful.

If you notice any tingling sensations in your lips before these little buggers pop up – congratulations, you’ve got early warnings! Acting fast could potentially shorten an outbreak cycle!

Resist the temptation

It sure takes a lot of willpower not to mess with them but resist touching, scratching or picking at them under any circumstances, no matter how unbearable they may seem.

Remember when we said “under any circumstances”? That includes when Gilmore girls have been put on hold for over 3 hours!! Distract yourself because all things pass; even Your RuPaul debut costume challenge moment!

The reason being that salvia itself carries bacteria and oils that might irritate already sore mucous membrane causing more damage!!!

Essential Oils for relief

Essential oils embody natural healing powers and has worked exceptionally well on inflammation caused by every disease including Herpes ! Here are some essential oils which help relieve symptoms:

1) Tea Tree Oil: Tea tree oil’s antiseptic properties make it perfect for combatting infections.
2)Lemon Balm: Lemon balm works wonders on cold sores due its anti-viral properties + tastes great in ice tea!
3)Peppermint Oil: The cooling sensation from Peppermint fights against the itching/burning inevitably caused by Herpes.

Watch your Diet!

It’s common knowledge that some foods can trigger herpes outbreaks. Here are some popular culprits:

  • Chocolate
  • Nuts
  • Oats
  • Seeds

This doesn’t mean you have to give it up for good, might just wanna moderate consumption!

Additionally, Calcium and lysine-rich foods (like dairy products) boost immunity preventing further outbreaks.

Protect yourself from Sunlight

Ever heard about “Mediterranean Kisses”? Well if not, they’re best avoided! Overexposure to sunlight triggers breakouts like none other.

A fortnight long beach holiday in Capri sounds lovely enough on its own but imagine ending it with a bout of 20 new cold sores all over your lips? Yikes.

When stepping into sunshine- Apply an SPF sunscreen just as religiously as you would when going swimming. Your future self will thank you for sparing them of such embarrassment – Trust us.

Home Remedies

No easy access hand sanitizer right before causally shaking hands? No problem, here are a few remedies handy:

1) Water + salt mixture: Salt does wonders for inflamed tissues reduces swelling
2)Cold Compress: You know the drill; wrap up ice cubes in small towel/cloth + apply pressure over sore spots intermittently.
3)Tea Bags: Tea naturally has anti-inflammatory tannins which soothes cold sores/clusters + suppress virus outbreak early stages!

Medical Treatment Options

Suppose home remedies weren’t effective enough ;

Antiviral medication is often prescribed to help alleviate symptoms associated with Herpes infections :

Some Helpful medicines include :
– Acyclovir : topical cream or oral medicine both administered when someone is experiencing their first breakout phase although may not effectively target subsequent outbreaks.
– Valacyclovir : As great at targeting recurring and newly occuring outbreaks as it shortens the entire lifespan of an episode.

Easing Symptoms

So you’re thinking, nothing happens instantly enough? Well good news! The following ease symptoms immediately:

1)Baking soda: Apply mixture of baking soda and water onto sores using a swab
2) Apple Cider Vinegar: Simply apply some ACV directly onto cold sore for relief!
3)Numbing Creams : Relief can also be sought via topical numbing cream application.

Although medical help is key in this situation ; self care with techniques to avoid stress, avoiding touching affected areas with hands etc go a long way in preventing herpes cold sores from developing. At least they keep housemates happy being able to utilise two sanitary towels at any given time for their appropriate use!

Herpes or not – Remembering prevention will always be better than cure!

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