Is your lip starting to itch and hurt again?"Herpes again..." - we sadly state, looking in the mirror. Most of us pay almost no attention to herpes. Well, we complain, cover the rash with foundation - and that's it. We forget about it until next time, believing that herpes is completely innocent. In fact, this is not true at all. Doctors are not so rosy about herpes. After all, herpes is essentially a viral disease that manifests itself as skin rashes on the mucous membranes and skin. The herpes virus penetrates the cell and changes its genetic code. And this same affected cell, with each subsequent division, passes the virus to its "descendants". Unfortunately, harsh medical statistics say that the herpes virus affects more than 90% of the entire adult population of the planet. Of course, this does not mean that all people suffer from herpes. Some people get herpes once a week, some get it once a month, and some people have it all their lives, peacefully “sleeping” in their bodies, without making any announcements. As a rule, herpes flares up when the immune system is weakened. And it’s quite easy to get infected with herpes – through kissing, using shared dishes, dirty hands, or through airborne droplets. Herpes has one peculiarity – it’s very easy to get infected, but impossible to get rid of. The virus quickly gets into the nerve cells of the spinal column and remains there for life. And no treatment can “expel” this virus.
Symptoms of cold sores
When the herpes virus enters the body, a certain series of characteristic symptoms appear, which are the same in all cases:
- Discomfort in the body
Immediately there is pain and aches in the joints and muscles of the body. Such sensations are very similar to those that occur during the flu.
- Hyperthermia
Also, an increase in body temperature is typical for infection with the herpes virus. It can vary greatly - from 37 to 40 ° C.
- The lymph nodes
In the area where the herpes virus enters the body, all nearby lymph nodes become inflamed. They increase in size and are painful to the touch.
- Rashes on the lip
But the visible manifestation of herpes is alreadyalmost the final stage. After the skin rash on the lip dries up, the person is no longer contagious. Of course, at the first signs of herpes, the sick person should seek help from a doctor as soon as possible. The doctor will examine the person, prescribe an examination if necessary, and select the best course of treatment.
Treatment of herpes folk ways
However, as a rule, the majoritypharmacological preparations for the treatment of herpes are not so effective. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to old proven recipes of traditional medicine. Such recipes are completely safe and can be used to treat all people without exception. The only thing you should pay attention to is the components of the recipes, which can sometimes cause allergies.
- Fir oil
One of the most effective means for treatmentheartburn is fir oil. It is necessary to lubricate skin rashes every 3 hours during the day. And before going to bed, moisten a cotton pad and apply it to the affected area for 30 minutes. Please note - the first few minutes after applying the oil to the skin, the burning sensation may increase. This is an absolutely normal phenomenon, which should not serve as a reason to stop treatment. As a rule, treatment lasts about three days.
- Propolis tincture
If you don't have fir oil at hand,cauterization, you can use propolis tincture. Apply it to the affected areas of the skin every two hours. Before going to bed, be sure to lubricate the skin with some kind of softening cream, for example, with chamomile or calendula extract. The duration of the course of treatment is two days.
- Sulfur ointment and aloe juice
To prepare this remedy you will need:You will need half a teaspoon of sulfur ointment and one spoon of freshly squeezed aloe juice. The aloe should be at least three years old. Mix both components thoroughly in a glass container and leave for three hours. After that, you can begin treatment - apply the resulting mass to the affected areas twice a day - morning and evening. The duration of the course of treatment is 14 days.
- Warming up
This method of treatment is very painful, but veryeffective. Brew a mug of very strong black tea - three full tablespoons per glass of boiling water. Place a regular teaspoon in the boiling water and heat it. Then apply to the affected area of the skin and leave for a few minutes. Make sure there is no burn. This procedure should be done at least 5 times a day. In just 24 hours, you will notice a significant improvement, and in two days, the herpes will disappear almost without a trace.
- Valocordin
Another very effective remedy, with the help ofwhich can treat skin rashes is regular valocordin. Soak a cotton swab in it and apply it to the blisters for one minute. This procedure should be done at least three times a day. The sensations during the procedure will be extremely unpleasant, but the result is worth it. Do not use this method for more than two days.
- Salt
If you have a skin rashappeared after hypothermia, which is especially common in the spring and autumn, try to treat them with the most common table salt. Three times a day, apply a few grains of salt to the rash for 10 minutes. And at night, make a salt compress - one tablespoon of salt per third of a glass of water. Moisten a gauze napkin in a warm saline solution and apply it to the affected area of the skin for 10 minutes.
- Toothpaste
This remedy is used to treat herpes,probably as long as toothpaste has existed. The treatment is extremely simple - start lubricating the skin as soon as you feel itching. And the blisters also need to be lubricated at least four times a day. The paste dries out rashes very effectively and speeds up the healing process.
- Garlic
It is not for nothing that garlic is called a “folk healer”.It helps with many diseases, including herpes. To treat the rash, you need to lubricate the blisters with a cut clove of garlic every two hours. And before going to bed, soak a cotton pad in garlic juice and apply it to the rash for 10 minutes. After that, lubricate the blisters with any natural honey. Herpes should be treated in this way for no more than 3 days. If there is no way to treat herpes for a long time - for example, you have a date - you can try the following remedy. You will need 2 teaspoons of honey, 1 teaspoon of any instant coffee, ½ teaspoon of wheat flour and 2 crushed cloves of garlic. Place all the ingredients in a glass container and mix thoroughly - you should get a homogeneous mass. Apply the resulting mixture in a thick layer to the rash, leave until it dries completely. After that, the mixture will fall off on its own - apply another layer. The total duration of such a compress should be at least two hours. As a rule, the rashes become almost invisible and can be easily masked with foundation. Another very good home remedy for treating herpes on the lips is honey with ash. Put a small piece of paper in a glass container and set it on fire. Be sure to follow fire safety. After the paper burns, ash will remain. Mix it with half a teaspoon of any natural honey, one crushed clove of garlic. Lubricate the rashes on the lips with the resulting mixture every two hours. Such treatment should last three days.
- Marigold juice
You can treat herpes on your lips at homeuse calendula juice. Squeeze a tablespoon of juice from calendula leaves, add to one spoon of petroleum jelly and mix thoroughly. The resulting mixture should be stored in a glass container. Lubricate the affected skin on the lips every two hours for two days. If you cannot find fresh calendula leaves, buy calendula alcohol tincture at the pharmacy. Lubricate the affected skin on the lips with this tincture at least three times a day. Before going to bed, be sure to lubricate the skin with some kind of moisturizing cream. Such treatment will help get rid of herpes in just a few days.
- Various oils
It is possible to successfully treat herpes on the lips withwith the help of various oils. Most often, tea tree oil, bitter almond oil and sea buckthorn oil are used for these purposes. All of these oils can be purchased at any pharmacy. Lubricate the affected areas of the skin at least five times a day. Such treatment must be carried out for three days.
- Aloe
If you have aloe on your windowsill, you're in luck.Aloe is a very effective home treatment for herpes. Simply lubricate the affected areas of the skin every two hours. If the rash is very severe, you can try the following remedy. Put three aloe branches through a meat grinder, mix with one teaspoon of soda. The resulting mixture should be applied to the rash for 20 minutes, then rinse with plenty of cool water. Repeat the procedure three times a day. The course of treatment is 3 days. As you can see, there are many ways to treat herpes rashes. Try, search - the remedy that does not help one person is ideal for another. Be healthy and let herpes make itself known as rarely as possible! We recommend reading:
