Top Questions on Treating Cold Sores

Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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1. Avoid spicy and sour foods, drinking hot liquids like tea, coffee and avoid oily, spicy food until the ulcers heal. 2.Drink plenty of fluids. 3.Regularly rinse your mouth out with warm, slightly salted water or baking soda. 4.Keep your mouth clean. 5. Apply ice to your canker sores by allowing ice chips to slowly dissolve over the sores 6. Apply toothpaste over the sores to treat them 7. Apply little honey onto the mouth ulcer or mix in a little turmeric to make a paste that can be applied to the affected area. Honey helps to retain moisture and prevent dehydration. 8. Brush your teeth gently, using a soft brush for this homeopathic treatment is very effective. For more details you can consult me. 

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Hi, it takes time for recovery after herpes infections. You may take symptomatic treatment while the swelling subsides. 

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Dr. Shashank RathodBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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Need to asses for any symptom or any signs of it. You may have suppressed it. Not cured. Or may cured. Details. 

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Dr. Prakhar SinghMBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)General Physician

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Some infections (such as herpes simplex virus infection) can result in blisters (sometimes referred to as cold sores) and localized swelling of the lips. Infections and inflammatory conditions of the skin can also lead to inflammation and swollen lips. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment. 

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Dr. Surya BhagwatiDiploma in Hospital Administration, Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management (P.G.D.H.M), Diploma in Herbal Beauty Therapy & Cosmotology, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)Ayurveda

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lybrate-user! oral herpes can be transmitted by skin to skin contact including contact of body fluids and that includes kissing and physical intimacy. I'd recommend you to get tested for std to be absolute sure of the chances. There is no point in delaying it if you're sure that the person you kissed has oral herpes to be specific. 

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Dr. Jayvirsinh ChauhanMD - Homeopathy, BHMSHomeopath

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Better avoid chemical. Peeling. It is very harmful. And if you want to go for it then take it with proper homeopathic treatment. 

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Dr. Hiral Kumar RakholiyaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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for lip dryness you take plenty of water and apply moisturriser like petroleum gel on lip and in homeopathic nux most, petroleum like medicine is very helpful to you 

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Dr. N S S GauriBachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (B.U.M.S)Unani Specialist

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Sootshekhar ras 125 mg twice a day gandhak rasayan avleh 10 gm twice a day vyadhihar rasayan 125 mg twice a day relief in 8-10 days and for complete cure take it for 60 - 90 days only avoid spicy and oily. 

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Dr. Ramakrishna ChanduriBHMSHomeopath

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Licorice powder, mixed with water or petroleum jelly and applied directly to sores. Echinacea as an immune booster, best consumed in tea or supplement form. Echinacea is available to buy online. Lysine cream or l-lysine supplements, as l-lysine may boost the immune system and aid cell repair. 

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Dr. Narasimhalu C.R.V.(Professor)MD, MBBSDermatologist

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You are suffering from viral herpes. Medicine available for good improvement. As the treatment varies depending on the severity. Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment. 

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