How Do You Heal A Fever Blister Faster?
Cold sores, fever blisters and canker sores are all caused by the herpes simplex virus, and they are notoriously hard to get rid of. Aside from the stinging pain, they are unattractive. When you have one, though they tend to be small, it can feel like you are growing something the size of a second nose. Many websites advocate taking L-lysine and eating yogurt with active cultures, but there is no scientific evidence that these work. Even so, they are slow-acting fixes, and you want results now. Not to worry; it is possible to encourage healing. Some simple steps are arranged from the gentlest remedies to the most intense. Put crushed ice inside of a clean, white cloth and apply it to the fever blister for 15 to 20 minutes, every hour. This should bring the swelling down. Dip a green tea bag in warm, filtered water just long enough to soak it through. Squeeze out the excess water and and place it on your fever blister. Green tea has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, so this sho
