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What You Need To Know About Herbs For Cold Sores

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

One of the most effective herbs for cold sores is lemon balm (Melissa officionalis). It has anti-viral properties as well as tannins, which are also in black tea. These tannins, known as polyphenols, take over the spaces in cells that viruses latch onto. Lemon balm is also one of the most inexpensive medicinal herbs for […]

Beauty Emergency! Help for Cold Sores

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Taking care of oneself is the best way to prevent cold sore outbreaks. Though the virus that causes cold sores, herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), is permanent, it can remain dormant for months or years at a time. The most common causes of cold sores are sun exposure, fatigue, stress, menstruation, poor nutrition, illness, and […]

Foods To Avoid With Cold Sores Infection

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Common sense will actually guide you regarding the foods to avoid with a cold sores infection. Salty foods are foremost in the list of foods to avoid with a cold sores outbreak because pure salt can be very painful and irritating for open wounds and sores. Although some people recommend a saltwater dip during a […]

Facts About Cold Sores That We All Need To Know

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Although there are many different cures and treatments for cold sores, facts about cold sores state that they heal by themselves over a period of around two weeks. The various creams and ointments some dermatologists use to treat cold sores are actually not needed unless you do not like seeing yourself with small groups or […]

Doctors Define Cold Sores and Its Causes

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Many cold sore sufferers can define cold sores and its causes due to a lifetime of outbreaks. They can also testify to the stigma they have felt picking up prescriptions for antiviral medications such as Valtrex, which is used to treat both cold sores and genital herpes. Both are highly contagious. Both have no cure. […]

The Appearance Of Cold Sores On The Skin

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

The appearance of cold sores on the skin is caused by the virus which is activated due to certain catalysts and sometimes even the lack of catalyst. The virus may lay dormant for years and then suddenly come alive. Although cold sores generally appear in the corners of the mouth or the lip area, cold […]