Cold sores which are also medically referred to as oral herpes or fever blisters
cause red fluid filled wounds generally in the mouth, lips and nose of an infected person. The simplex type 1 (HSV-1) virus is what causes cold sores and these extremely contagious viruses are found in all humans where they lie dormant until the time of an attack at which time the person suffers from painful blisters and rashes. The virus can attack any time giving rise to ugly sores on the lips, nose or mouth and causing pain and misery with it.
These sores itch and burn and it is immensely painful to endure them. How should one get the cold sore treatment then?
Having cold sores can be likened to having children around you. Like children they will remain with you always occasionally giving rise to unmanageable situations. However, cold sore treatment will prevent its tenure, longevity of stay and its effect while it is in its primary or peak stage.
The best known anti viral treatment for cold sores would be acyclovir available in the market in the name of Zovirax. You may wonder why acyclovir is considered a good treatment. Acyclovir works by reducing the time frame of the virus attack bringing it down by 60% and prevents the sores from spreading further. People suffering from cold sores must follow rigorous care to ensure that this extremely contagious ailment is not passed on to others or even to other parts of the infected person's body.
Personal hygiene routine should include regular washing of hands and ensuring that the affected areas are not touched frequently. Doctors may prescribe acyclovir either in oral form or as an ointment or depending on the intensity of the attack may also recommend both options.