There are tons of cold sore remedies that are believed to work, without going and by any expensive medication or having to be prescribed something. At the onset of a cold blister, one usually experiences a tingly burning sensation. To prevent a sore from forming here are a few home remedies:
Home Remedy #1: At the first feeling of a sore coming on, immediately go to the freezer, grab a piece of ice, and place in on the spot that's tingling. Not only will this prevent the sore from forming but it will also numb the pain. Repeat until tingling sensation goes away.
Home Remedy #2: When feeling it coming on it is recommended to stand on your head. It is believed by the blood rushing to your head will prevent your sore from coming to the surface.
Home Remedy #3: Apply tree tea oil to the upcoming sore. It is believe since it is a natural germicide that this will help cold sores.
Home Remedy #4: Use earwax. Sounds gross, but if caught early enough this remedy is believe to work.
Once the cold sore blister has already formed:
1. Sterilize a needle and pop the blister. This home remedy is believe the allow the healing process to start faster, because you assist in the bursting process.
2. Take a cotton ball and dab it into rubbing alcohol. Continue to apply to the blister. This is believed to dry out the blister. (It will make anything the alcohol touches dry, so try to keep it on ONLY the cold sore).
3. Place a warm Green Tea bag on it. It will cleanse, reduce redness, and minimize the sore.
Once the cold sore has erupted:
1. Apply Neosporin to the erupted cold sore. This is believe to aid in a faster healing time.
Preventing sores:
1. Take Lysine everyday to prevent to onset of a breakout.
2. Eat Yogurt on a regular basis. The active curative are supposed to keep these sores away.
