Cold sores or also known as herpes labialis is a contagious kind of sore that needs to be rested as much as possible
. Every person who is affected by this herpes simplex virus needs to solve the problem as soon as possible and resort his or her self to self quarantine to avoid affecting other people.
There are many ways in which one can do in treating cold sores. There may be no known cures or vaccine but it can surely be managed. One just needs to know what to do in order to put a stop to it. So how can you treat or manage cold sores?
1) Make sure you really have cold sores. Are you certain that you really have it? Cold sores start as blisters and they really are small. They are viral and it is always a good thing to ask for your doctor's help. 2) You must feel a burning or tingling sensation in your mouth. 3) Avoid kissing or any other mouth to mouth activities that will spread the virus and further worsen your situation.
4) Do not use the same toothbrush you have when you had an outbreak. See to it that you change it to avoid any further occurrence of the said virus. 5) Take in antiviral medication as prescribed by your doctor. Determine what you should take in as advised by your doctor. 6) Take also medications for your fever as well as for your pain. In this way you are also treating other underlying conditions.
Be patient in dealing with your disease. You should be able to get out of this ordeal in 2 weeks time given the medications and treatment you have. Treating cold sores is not difficult, try to do the necessary actions at the first sign of cold sores. Have fun.