Cold sores are an unpleasant, although not serious condition that causes painful and ugly looking sores around the mouth that are often triggered by stress, either physical or mental. Cold sores can occur due to herpes simplex virus of type I. These virus are extremely contagious and once contracted will stay in the body for life time.
Although it is not serious and clears up on its own, anyone who has suffered from cold sores knows how unpleasant the condition can be. As there is no cure, it remains essential for regular sufferers to learn how to get rid of cold sores, complicated by the fact that different treatments can prove to be more effective in some people than in others. …show more content…
How to get rid of cold sores? There are some proven techniques that can be taking to get rid of cold sores.
One of the simplest treatments for cold sores is to apply ice to the infected area for 15-30 minutes. This seems to interfere with the virus's ability to replicate and encourages it back into its dormant state, thus lessening the impact and length of a cold sore attack.
Herpes simplex likes you to consume arginine rich foods that help it thrive, while being inhibited by lysine. You should avoid foods such as grains, nuts, oatmeal, seeds and chocolate, which have high levels of arginine for red meat and dairy products which contain lysine. Therefore, supplement your diet with adequate amount of vitamins, and proteins. Intake of vitamin B complex and folic acid are particularly beneficial. Healthy diet can help to shield you from the