Ice Application
When there is a recurring outbreak of cold sores, the person may already know when a breakout will occur. Unfortunately, curing cold sores outright isn’t entirely possible, but steps are currently available to alleviate the pain associated with the condition.
Although cold sores cannot be prevented, starting an early treatment regimen to manage the symptoms is entirely doable. According to doctors, managing such symptoms with various home remedies is essential. Among the things that they recommend is to apply ice to the area that’s manifesting a burning or tingling sensation for five to ten minutes. Doctors believe applying ice to the area will decrease blood flow, reducing the pain and swelling when the cold sore erupts.
Place an ice cube in a clean towel and apply it to the tingling area three times daily for at least ten minutes per session. It will numb the area and help hasten the healing process. In addition, keeping the area clean from bacteria and other harmful elements will help the recuperative process. The pain relief may be temporary, but it could also quickly lessen the area’s reddening. However, doctors warn not to directly apply the ice to the skin.
