Cold sores and fever blisters are caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). This virus is passed from person to person by saliva (either directly, or by drinking from the same glass or cup) or by skin contact. Cold sores usually appear as clusters of tiny blisters on the lip. Most people are first infected with HSV-1 before they are 10 years old. For more information please visit himalayahomeremedies.com After this first infection, the virus remains dormant (inactive) in the nerves of the face. In some people, the virus becomes active again from time to time. When this happens, cold sores appear. HSV-1 can get active again because of a cold or fever. Stress also can lead to a cold sore outbreak. This includes mental and emotional stress, as well as dental treatment, illness, trauma to the lips or sun exposure. HSV-1 also can infect the eyes, the skin of the fingers and the genitals. Most genital herpes infections are caused by herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2), however. As canker sores and cold sores are the most common fever blisters, here's some information on both. Canker sores are tiny, crater-like lesions inside of the mouth that can appear on or under the tongue or inside the cheeks, alone, or in a group. Though painful and irritating, cankers have not been proven to have a viral origin and they are not contagious or a sign of any other disease. It is not clear what causes canker sores to appear. They seem to be stress-related for some people, but stress can also be a side effect of the sores. Heredity may play a role, and some women find that they recur at the same time each month during their menstrual cycle. Fever blisters and canker sores are two of the most common disorders of the mouth, causing discomfort and annoyance to millions of Americans. Both cause small sores to develop in or around the mouth, and often are confused with each other. Canker sores, however, occur only inside the mouth, on the tongue and the inside linings of the cheeks, lips and throat. Fever blisters, also called cold sores, usually occur outside the mouth, on the lips, chin, and cheeks or in the nostrils. Home Remedies for Fever Blisters 1.When you feel the tingling, burning or itching sensation, rub juice from aloe plant on the affected area. Dab of aloe gel is effective too. Aloe will begin the healing process immediately and not allow the soe to grow. http://www.himalayahomeremedies.com/homeremedies_fever_blister.html 2.Apply cornstarch paste to the affected area. 3.Mix a drop or two of grapefruit seed extract either with aloe or olive oil and dab it on the sore. 4.Rub ice cube on the sore for 10 minutes every hour at the onset of fever blisters. It will prevent the movement of the virus to the skin. 5.Extract of lemon balm reduces the symptoms and speeds up the healing process. 6.Combine equal parts of tinctures of echinacea, calendula, oats, burdock, and lomatium. Take tsp four to fives time a day to soothe the inflamed tissue, remove the toxins from the body and kill the viruses and bacteria. 7.Topical application of extract of mint will speed the healing of the blister. 8.Drink several cups of sage tea with a dash of powdered ginger till the blisters are not cleared up. 9.Steep an ordinary tea bag in boiling water, cool it and then apply to the blister. The blister should disappear within few days. 10.Vaseline will help to moisturize and soften blisters to prevent them from cracking and bleeding.
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