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How to get rid of a cold sore

February 25, 2009

Doctors will tell you that a cold sore is a type of oral herpes, and that if we give them time they will just go away. If you have ever had a cold sore you will know that what they really are is an extremely painful, embarrassing, red sore that feels like it is taking up your entire face!

The only thing you can think about it your cold sore. You’re sure that everyone you meet is staring at your cold sore. The only thing worse than actually having the cold sore is knowing that it could take two weeks for the cold sore to go away!

The good news is that there are some home remedies that should clear up your cold sore in about four days.

Vitamin B12

Go to your local drug store and pick up a bottle of B12 supplement. Vitamin B12 is an excellent way to clear up your cold sore.  Not only does the B12 help clear up your cold sore it will also help prevent you from having another outbreak.

If you don’t want to take a Vitamin B12 supplement you should eat dairy produce, meat, and eggs.
When you have a cold sore you shouldn’t eat any foods that are especially salty or acidic. Stay away from citrus fruits, potato chips, French fries, and tomatoes.

Petroleum Based Products

After washing your hands, swipe the tip of your finger through a jar of Vaseline. Rub the Vaseline on your cold sore. The moisture from the Vaseline will speed the healing process, help eliminate the chances of the cold sore leaving a scar, and protect your cold sore from bacteria that could cause a secondary infection. You should apply the Vaseline to your cold sore several times a day. If you are looking for something more portable than a container of Vaseline, you should purchase a clear, unflavored lip gloss.

Aloe Vera

If you are someone who gets cold sores on a regular basis you should consider raising an Aloe Vera plant. Aloe Vera is a hardy plant that even the most inexperienced gardener can grow. Whenever you have a cold sore all you have to do is break the tip of one leaf and touch it to your cold sore. Do this a couple times of day until your cold sore is healed.


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