Thursday 22 December 2011

How Long Does a Cold Sore Last For And How Do I Minimise It?



If you manage your cold sore it will heal faster



This is one of the most popular questions amongst cold sore sufferers after what are the best remedies. The period of time the sore lasts depends on many factors and typically if left on its own to heal will past up-to 12 days. This period may be shorter or longer for others but I would say that this is the average time. Do not worry! there are many ways you can accelerate the process which will be revealed in later posts.




Typical Life Span of The Virus


There are a few phases the infection goes through before it is completely healed. The best way to understand this is that the body is working hard to get rid of this virus - the stronger your defences the quicker it will disappear.


Phase 1 - Tingle


This is when you feel a little tingle near your lips, this often means that the virus is rising and you should get ready to manage the sore. The tingling is present along with burning, itching and sometimes pain. Make sure your body is well hydrated at this moment and the area is well moisturised. Top up on your natural defences and avoid touching the area - this will only aggravate the area making it worse and last longer.


Phase 2 - Formation


This is when the cold sore begins to rise, you can see the redness forming around the area and sometimes swelling with inflammation. Try an apply a topical anti-inflammatory cream like Neosporin which will help with the pain and swelling. You might also want to protect the area with a petroleum based substance such as vaseline which will make sure that no other germs can be transferred there. Your aim is to manage the process and accelerate the phases.


Phase 3 - Blister


This is when the white fluid fills the sac and you can see them visibly, don't worry - just know that you are nearly there and the life of the cold sore is coming to a end. Make sure you keep the area clean with soapy water and do not touch the area as this is when the virus is at its most contagious.


Phase 4 - Rupture


After the blister phase the rupture phase begins - you are nearly there. When the white fluid begins to drain out you must ensure that the area is kept clean, use a mild antibacterial soap and remove all the fluid as this may trigger another breakout. Once the rupture phase has completed then you begin the healing process.


Phase 5 - Healing Process


The healing process begins when the virus starts to crust up and dry, this is when the virus is at its weakest and will become inactive again. Try not to itch the area and avoid picking the scab - this will only make the healing time longer as the scab will form again. Keep the area moisturised and eventually the crust and scab will disappear.


From experience I can definitely say that the virus can be managed, if you  take strides to improve your immune system and take the advice given at every phase of the cold sore virus then you can typically  overcome the infection within 5 day.

12 comments:

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  7. HOW I GOT CURED OF HERPES DISEASE
    I'm here to testify about what DR. OSO did for me. I have been suffering from (HERPES) disease for the past 5 years and had constant pain, especially inside my body. During the first year, I had faith in God that I would be healed someday. This disease started circulating all over my body and I have been taking treatment from my doctor, few weeks ago I came across a testimony of one lady on the internet testifying about a Man called DR. OSO on how he cured her from herpes disease. And she also gave the email address of this man and advised anybody to contact him for help for any kind of sickness that he would be of help. so I emailed him telling him about my (HERPES) he told me not to worry that i was going to be cured!! Well I never believed it, well after all the procedures and remedies given to me by this man a few weeks later i started experiencing changes all over me as DR. OSO assured me that I will be cured, after some time. I went to my doctor to confirm if I had finally healed Behold, it was TRUE, the test came out negative. So friends my advice is if you have such sickness or any other at all you can contact DR. OSO for help.
    Email} drosohaberhome@gmail.com 
    WhatsApp /call +2348162084839   

      https://www.facebook.com/drosoherbalhome/ 

    https://sites.google.com/view/drosohaberhome/

    His blog pagehttps://drosohaberhome.blogspot.com  

    you can also email me for more information about DR oso via smithmorgan2777@gmail.com ALL THANK TO DR OSO .  

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