Cold sores are very common viral infections that we acquire ion our lives. Herpes simplex I known as a fever blister or cold sore is very common. These are spread from person to person through contact. The sore heals but the virus remains dormant and can flare up now and then. The flares can be caused by stress, or any time your own body’s defenses are low or depressed.
There are many treatments for cold sores. There are conventional prescription medications such as vancyclovir ( Valtrex) or acyclovir capsules or ointment. There is medicated Blistex over the counter.
There are other remedies as probiotic rich foods as yogurt. I have seen some patients use kiwi, lemons, and pineapples. I use high doses of supplements as the B vitamins ( methylated of course), absorb ic acid and 2 amino acids- proline and lysine. There are some homeopathic remedies that I have used as Rhus toxicodendron, natrum muriactium and capisum.
The wonderful world of plants has remedies also including my favorite-from the Mint Family- Melissa officinales also known as Lemon Balm.
Until tomorrow…