How to get rid of cold sores overnight

Cold Sores

Cold sore is one of the most frequent infections that occur in humans. The main cause of this infection is the virus called herpes simplex virus type 1. There is also herpes simplex virus type 2 which, in the majority of cases, causes genital herpes, although, it may happen vice versa, so that herpes simplex virus type 1 causes genital herpes, while herpes simplex virus type 2 causes oral herpes.

However, this may happen only in a small number of cases. Once the virus penetrates the body, it remains there for the rest of its life, but it is not dangerous when it is controlled. However, certain factors lead to the extreme production of the virus and in such cases, the overproduction of the virus leads to the occurrence of cold sores, a very contagious condition that can be easily passed from person to person.

The most obvious symptoms of cold sores are visible blisters on the area around the mouth. They are very uncomfortable and very unpleasant, so, therefore, they cause a great deal of distress for the person who gets infected. However, there are several steps that we can take to eliminate these cold sores very fast.

Tips to Eliminate Cold Sores Fast

If a cold sore appears, it is recommended to rub benzyl alcohol over the cold sore, because it can be very helpful and beneficial. Since the immune system is weak, it is important to make it stronger by taking lots of vitamin C, vitamin B12, and lysine.

Furthermore, to get rid of the cold sore very quickly, the affected person should put ice packs on the sore, which is good because the growth of the virus is reduced by cold temperatures. It is also suggested not to eat foods rich in acids, such as oranges and tomatoes. Moreover, drinking soda should be avoided.

Garlic is also considered to be very helpful for treating cold sores, and it can be applied to the sore, or eaten. Applying tea bags on the sore several times a day for fifteen minutes is also very beneficial.

The thick paste made of paracetamol crushed tablet may be rubbed over the cold sore, and by doing this, the sore becomes invisible the next day. To eliminate the cold sore over the night, it is recommended to apply the toothpaste before going to sleep, since the toothpaste will dry out the cold sore. Applying peroxide on the sore, or a lot of petroleum jelly, can be also very effective.

Cold sores are nasolabial blisters caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. Novel therapies demonstrating simultaneously antiviral activity and improved wound healing are warranted. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of medical-grade honey (MGH) for treating HSV-induced cold sores.

A crossover trial was performed in patients with recurrent cold sores (n = 29). The majority (65.6%) of these patients experience four or more episodes per year, thus forming a valid self-control group. In this study, patients applied an MGH-based formulation (L-Mesitran Soft) on their cold sore at the onset of symptoms (62.1%) or appearing of blister (37.9%) and compared it to their conventional treatments.
After complete healing, patients filled in a questionnaire evaluating healing, pain, and itching.
The average absolute healing time was 72.4% slower with conventional treatment (10.0 days) compared to MGH (5.8 days).
After MGH treatment, 86.2% of all patients experienced faster objective healing (6.9% similar and 6.9% slower) and the subjective healing score was higher in 79.3% of the patients (20.7% similar).
If the patients normally experience pain and itching during their cold sores, these levels were lower with MGH therapy compared to conventional treatment in 72.7% and 71.4% of the patients, respectively.
Moreover, 100% of the patients prefer MGH treatment over conventional treatment and will use it again on future cold sores.

✓ Fact confirmed: Medical-Grade Honey Outperforms Conventional Treatments for Healing Cold Sores—A Clinical Study Piyu Parth Naik, Dimitris Mossialos, Bas van Wijk, Petra Novakova, Frank A. D. T. G. Wagener, and Niels A. J. Cremers; 2021 Dec 4.