How to treat cold sore in corner of mouth?

Are you one of those unfortunate souls who get that annoying and unsightly cold sore in the corner of your mouth? Fear not! We’ve got some great tips and tricks for treating this pesky little problem, so you can be on your way to feeling confident and fabulous once again.

What is a Cold Sore Anyway?

A cold sore is a blister-like lesion caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). This nasty bugger usually shows up on or around your lips, but can sometimes sneak its way into those hard-to-treat areas like right smack dab in the corner of your mouth.

While it’s true that these suckers are highly contagious during an outbreak, don’t worry too much – nearly everyone has been exposed to HSV-1 at some point in their life. In fact, according to some studies, up to 90% of adults have been infected with it!

So You’ve Got a Cold Sore… Now What?

Alrighty then, let’s get down to business. The faster you start treating your cold sore, the better off you will be.

Step One: Keep It Clean

Cleanliness is next to godliness, as they say. Make sure you keep that area clean and dry throughout the day. If necessary use gentle soap or hydrogen peroxide diluted with water (this stuff kills germs like there’s no tomorrow)

Step Two: Ice it Up!

Wrap an ice cube or frozen vegetable baggie in a washcloth/tea towel/gauze cloth before placing it against the angry region – hold for five minutes several times per day if possible (it works wonders)

If ice isn’t cutting it because somebody left them out overnight… Apply over-the-counter numbing cream containing benzocaine which would ease irritation more effectively but hey, avoid ingesting this cream unless you want a numb tongue and lips

Step Three: Try Some Home Remedies

While there’s no magical cure for cold sores, many people swear by home remedies like essential oils (not the type from that place where they sell cupcakes), black tea bags, and raw honey. Just apply your remedy of choice directly to the affected area several times per day – but remember to use caution when trying any new treatment method.

Step Four: Talk to Your Doctor

If nothing seems to be working or if you regularly get cold sores in the corner of your mouth and elsewhere; it might be time to talk with a medical professional about getting on an antiviral medication regimen. These medications can help speed up healing time as well as lessen symptoms during an outbreak.

Prevention is Key!

Now that you’ve got your current situation under control, let’s prevent another atrocious episode whenever possible!

Tip # 1 – Watch What You Eat!

Avoid acidic foods (watch out citrus fruits!); these foods may cause irritation around the corners of the mouth which could lead to a sad reunion between yourself and ol’ faithful…your pesky lil’ friend

Tip #2 – Maintain Good Oral Hygiene

Brushing after meals has always been recognized along with flossing twice daily. This promotes good dental hygiene preventing unwanted bacteria growth inside our protective oral cavities

Finally make sure practicing general upkeep habits such as handwashing after each mealtime activity (especially post-lunch hours) thereby minimizing bacterial dangers lurking!(Especially since covid decided hanging solo was boring!) Last thing we’d need at this point is a nasty infection popping round-which would only worsen the appearance… Whew! Get thee behind me Satan!!!

The Bottom Line…

As frustrating and unappealing as those pesky lip protectors are… don’t worry! you’re not alone, try some of the above mentioned tips and watch your lips heal up in no time. Remember that they’re just cold sores and while yes- they can be uncomfortable as heck for a bit. They’ll be gone before you know it – much like last nights party aftermath or weekends away with family!!!

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