Fever blisters, are groups of small blisters
on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red,
swollen, and sore. The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid, and then
scab over after a few days. They usually heal after several days to 2 weeks.
Fever blisters are caused by the herpes
simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and
HSV-2. Both virus types can cause lip and mouth sores and genital herpes.
The herpes simplex virus usually enters the
body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually
spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid-such as from
sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that
person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to
his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of
the body.
Following
are the remedies in order to get rid of fever blisters fast at home:
Remedies
for Fever Blisters
1. Apply
Ice
This is the
simplest home remedy for treating fever blisters on lips. Gently rub ice on the
blister for some time, after every hour. Repeat this process until the blister
lessens.
2. Lemon
Balm Tea
Make lemon
balm tea and soak a cotton ball into it. Now, apply it on the blister. Lemon
balm is one of the best treatments for fever blisters.
3. Tea
Bag
Gently press
a warm tea bag on the blister for about 30 minutes. Repeat it several times a
day.
4. Egg
and Yoghurt
You can make
a facial mask of egg and yoghurt and apply it on the blisters. You just need to
mix 1 egg with one cup of yoghurt and a bit of manuka honey. Egg and yoghurt
will help soothe the fever blister to a great extent.
5. Aloe
Vera
Apply fresh
aloe vera juice on the blister. Let it remain for a few minutes. Aloe vera is a
good cure for fever blisters as it quickly heals any type of skin infection.
6. Witch
Hazel
Soak a
cotton ball in witch hazel and apply it on the fever blister. Witch hazel is a
good remedy to put on fever blisters.
7. Common
Salt
Moisten your
finger and insert it in common salt. Now, place it on the blister. Common salt
will help in healing the fever blister.
8. Baking
Soda
Mix some
baking soda in a little water to form a thick paste. Now, apply it over the
blister. This will soothe and heal the fever blister.
9.
Licorice
Take some
licorice powder and spread it over the blister. This is another good cure for
fever blisters.
10.
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint
oil is one of the best things for fever blisters. Apply some peppermint oil on
the blister to get away with the problem.
11. Cold
Milk
Dip a cotton
ball in cold milk and apply it on the fever blisters. It will heal the fever
blisters.
12. Onion
Slice raw
onion and gently rub it on the blisters. Onions are anti-inflammatory, and therefore,
give relief from fever blisters.
13.
Grapefruit Seed
Add some
aloe vera to 2-3 drops of grapefruit seed
extract and apply it on the blister. Grapefruit seeds have antioxidant and
anti-microbial properties and quickly heal up the fever blisters.
14.
Lysine Supplements
It has been
found that lysine slows down the spread of virus – ‘herpes simplex’, which triggers
fever blisters. Therefore, 1000 mg of lysine is recommended in a day to stop
fever blisters.
15.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste
is another effective home remedy for fever blisters on lips. You just need to
apply some toothpaste on the blister. Let it remain for some time. Repeat it
several times to speed up the healing process. Toothpaste contains sodium
lauryl sulphate that works to cure the fever blisters.
16. Plum
Juice
Plum juice
is one of the best home remedies for fever blisters in the mouth. Rinse your
mouth with some fresh plum juice. Plum juice is also effective in relieving the
pain, caused due to fever blisters. You can also apply it on the blisters using
a cotton ball.
17.
Rhubarb and Sage Cream
A
combination of rhubarb and sage cream is an effective remedy for fever
blisters.
18.
Reishi and Astragalus
A
combination of Reishi mushroom and astragalus is a useful home remedy for
treating fever blisters as it controls the spreading of herpes simplex virus.
You can also apply 600 mg of Reishi powder or can take its supplement once or
twice every day in order to alleviate fever blisters.
19. Tea
Tree Oil
Tea tree oil
is an excellent anti-bacterial and good for almost all skin infections.
Therefore, you can treat the fever blister with tea tree oil by diluting it
properly with enough water, and then, apply it when the initial symptoms of
fever blisters begin to surface. Tea tree oil will prevent the blister from
worsening more.
20. Vicks
Vaporub
Apply a bit
of vicks vaporub on the fever blister as it starts appearing. This will help to
prevent the itchiness on the fever blister.
21. Apple
Cider Vinegar
Soak a
cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and apply it on the fever blister. Apple
cider vinegar is a good anti-bacterial and helps in drying out the fever blister
while also maintaining the pH balance of the skin.
22.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Dab a cotton
ball in hydrogen peroxide and place it on the fever blister for some
time. The anti-bacterial property of hydrogen peroxide efficiently heals
the blister while killing all the bacteria.
23.
Garlic
Garlic is
one of the most common remedies that work for various skin ailments. Make
a paste of 2-3 cloves of garlic and apply it regularly. Let it be on the fever
blister at least for 15 minutes. Garlic is a
good antibiotic and helps to kill the bacteria, causing fever
blisters.
24.
Vaseline
In order to
prevent the bacteria from spreading more, always cover the fever blisters with
petroleum jelly.
25. Use
Over-the-counter Painkillers
Painkillers,
such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen or aspirin can be taken to get relief from
painful fever blisters.
26. Apply
Anti-viral Ointments
Topical
medicated creams can be applied to cure fever blisters, such as tromantadine
and docosanol.