Initially there is a tingle felt when there is a new cold sore or fever blister and this is followed by a hard bump. A few days later the blister will surface and be enlarged and inflamed. At that point it will last another week or so before it scabs and heals.

Herpes and fever blisters are contagious and can be passed on via kissing, drinking cups and silverware so use caution. It is all stages of the outbreak that are contagious as well. The cold sores or herpes on the lip are due to herpes simplex 1 virus and those that are genital are caused by herpes simplex 2 virus.

Below are a number of home remedy for herpes treatments which have been shown to effectively treat the symptoms as well as the length of the outbreak. However if you are already being prescribed with some form of medication by your doctor then talk to him before you try any of these home remedies and even talk to him if you are not on prescribed medication.

Lemon balm is mentioned by herbalists and natural medicine practitioner as having the ability to shorten the cold sore or herpes outbreak length. This can cut down a few days of the agony and embarassment and is worth trying.

By pressing a warm tea bag against the blister the pain and itching will be reduced. This is talked about on a number of websites and affords relief and comfort.

Witch hazel is used by many for skin troubles and it has mentions in application for herpes and cold sore relief as well. Many teens find it helps their acne heal quickly and it works well for various sores.

Lysine supplements will assist the body in balancing the amino acids which can be out of proportion if one takes certain protein supplements for weight building or eats a lot of peanuts (which are low in lysine).

Reishi is a mushroom used in the Orient and has many medicinal properties. In the application to herpes simplex it will help build up the immune system, heal the virus more quickly and prevent the spreading of herpes. It can be found in both powder form as well as in capsules at health food stores and Asian markets.

Resveratrol Cream - This is made from red grapes and can be applied directly to the infection site and is affective at suppressing the herpes virus as well as the outbreak of cold sores.

On top of home remedies for cold sores and fever blister relief remember to check your diet and be sure your amino acid protein balance is good (or take lysine). By eating a balanced diet you'll sleep better and that too has an effect on health and the immune system.

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