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How Are Cold Sores Diagnosed?
your doctor may simply examine the cold sore or may take a culture from it.
The doctor may also test blood for antibodies to the virus.
A positive antibody test only proves that you have the virus; it does not indicate whether or not the virus is active or when you may have acquired it.
What Are the Treatments for Cold Sores?
You can’t cure oral herpes. some medicines can shorten the healing time and make the symptoms less painful
1) alleviate the pain it causes by avoiding spicy or acidic foods
2) applying ice
3) anesthetic gel( lidocaine or benzocaine)
4) Lemon balm: Lemon balm, also known as Melissa officinalis, is an herb that’s part of the mint family.have antiviral properties.The simplest ways to use this potentially healing herb include a lip balm with at least 1% lemon balm, drinking lemon balm tea, or applying a warm compress soaked in lemon balm tea.
5) Aloe vera: anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects could have inhibitory effects.Apply a small amount of aloe vera gel - either from a tube or by breaking open an aloe vera leaf - directly onto your cold sores.
6) he antiviral medicines available for treatment include acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex). These oral medications are more effective when started within the first 48 hours of the outbreak. Valacyclovir is more expensive, but is better absorbed in the digestive tract and therefore more reliable. Acyclovir and another antiviral medication called penciclovir (Denavir) also come in a topical form.
7) Intravenous (IV) antiviral medicine: If other medications aren’t working, your provider may need to prescribe an antiviral medication that they’ll give to you through an IV.
How Can I Prevent Cold Sores?
Wash your hands after touching a cold sore.
Don't rub your eyes after touching your cold sore; you could develop an ocular herpes infection, which may lead to blindness if left untreated.
Don't touch your genitals after touching your cold sore; you could develop genital herpes.
Don't kiss someone who has a cold sore or use that person's utensils, towels, or razors.
Apply sunscreen to the face and lips before prolonged exposure to the sun.
Replace your lipstick or lip balm.
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