How to treat a fever blister on my lip?

Are you feeling like a hot potato with that pesky fever blister on your lip? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are some easy and natural remedies for managing those irritating blisters.

Understanding What is a Fever Blister

First things first, let’s get down to the basics – what is a fever blister? Also known as cold sores or herpes labialis, they are clusters of small filled blisters that appear around the lips and mouth. They tend to start off as red bumps before developing into painful sores that can last up to two weeks.

The Culprits behind these Blisters

Fever blisters are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) which can be contracted through close contact with someone who has it or even sharing utensils with them. The virus remains dormant until triggered by certain factors such as stress, fatigue or illness leading to outbreaks of fever blisters.

Home Remedies for Treating a Fever Blister

These natural remedies will help soothe those tender areas around your lip while helping reduce discomfort from swollen glands.

Ice It Up!

Applying an ice pack immediately after noticing any tingling sensation can help keep the inflammation at bay while reducing pain symptoms associated with fever blisters. You can also use an ice cube wrapped in a clean cloth and apply it directly onto the affected area for 10 mins every hour.

Tea Tree Oil To The Rescue!

Tea tree oil contains antiviral properties ideal for treating viral infections including HSV-1 responsible for causing fever blisters. Use cotton ball applications mixed with water-diluted tea tree oil cream regularly until soreness dissipates over time

Calendula Gels & Creams

Calming ingredients found in calendula gels calm irritated skin resulting from fever blisters. Apply them to treat swelling, redness and other symptoms associated with infections caused by herpes simplex virus.

Baking Soda For The Win

Baking soda is also ideal for treating fever blisters. Make a paste of baking soda mixed with water, apply it gently onto the affected area, leaving it overnight before washing off thoroughly in the morning.

Aloe Vera is Your Friend

Aloe vera has antibacterial and antioxidant properties that can help relieve irritated skin surrounding your blister whilst actively fighting off those pesky viruses. Take some Aloe Vera gel, rub directly onto affected areas thrice daily continuously until satisfactory results appear over time.

Prevention Tips & Precautionary Measures

Now that you know how to handle those annoying cold sores, let’s get into preventing future outbreaks:

Keep Lips Moisturized

Chapped lips from dehydration or cold weather lead increased chances for getting fever blisters so make use of lip balms especially during dry seasons or periods of extended sun exposure like summers.

Abstain From Touching Blister Areas

Avoid picking at your sore since they are contagious at this stage -all risked body parts become possible breakout sections. Also avoid kissing people on their faces/mouths to stop virus spread

Avoid Contact With Affected People’s Utensils / Glasses etc.

Sharing utensils or glasses used by an infected person can spread HSV-1 resulting in an outbreak if transmitted via saliva handling substances like cups.

Now you have some essential tips on how to reduce risks posed while managing anything arising out of these situations confidently.. Happy Lip Treatment!

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