How to quickly cure herpes on the lips?

Herpes on the lips is caused by two types of viruses - herpes virus type 1 and herpes virus type 2.

Infection with herpes virus type 1 mainly occurs in childhood and adolescence. The main routes of transmission of infection are contact (for example, through personal objects) and airborne droplets (by inhaling the virus, kissing).

However, infection can also occur through oral-genital contact. Infection with herpes virus type 2 occurs through direct sexual contact and is therefore more common among young people and adults. Transmission of pathogens of both types 1 and 2 can occur from mother to fetus (transplacentally), and also in isolated cases through infected blood products (parenterally).

What it is?

Herpes on the lips is a chronic, recurrent form of herpes, which is a consequence of infection with the herpes virus in early childhood. After a child has suffered a primary herpetic infection, the herpes virus remains in the body for life and is periodically activated, causing the formation of herpetic rashes on the lips and skin around the mouth.

The very first case of herpes always occurs in the form of herpetic gingivostomatitis. In 90% of cases, the initial case of the disease is mild, and is usually mistaken by parents for teething symptoms. All repeated outbreaks of herpes most often appear on the lips, sometimes on the skin of the face and the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.

What is herpes?

The peculiarity of the herpes virus and other viruses of this family is that once they enter the body, they remain there for life. Whether a person gets sick or not depends on his immune system.

Sometimes even experienced people fail to cope with impending herpes. Then, in the area of the nasolabial triangle, small watery blisters and blisters appear on the body. Their appearance is preceded by itching and redness of the skin. It may take several hours or days from the first symptoms to the formation of blisters.

After this, as a rule, the blisters burst and liquid flows out of them, leaving behind moist sores. At this time you need to be extremely careful, because an infection can very easily get into an open wound. But the wound dries out quite quickly and a crust forms on it.

Most of us want to peel off this crust as quickly as possible. But you shouldn't do this. Firstly, the wound will take much longer to heal and may leave a small scar on the lip as a souvenir, and secondly, again, the wound can become infected with some other infection.

This whole rather unpleasant process lasts one to two weeks. It can be significantly shortened if you notice the impending symptoms in time and take effective treatment. But you can extend this process much more if you pick at the wound from time to time, not allowing it to heal.

After the crusts have healed safely and fallen off, and at least 2 days have passed, you can consider yourself healthy. However, when there are factors unfavorable for the body (decreased immunity, hypothermia, etc.), the virus begins to recur again. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures to prevent its reappearance.

How long the break between relapses will last depends on the person himself. The virus can remain silent for many years, or it can appear within a few days. Once you get a little cold, the sore appears on your face again. As long as the immune system is normal and does not waste its energy fighting any disease, a “cold” does not appear on the lips. But as soon as the immune system switches its attention to something more important, then herpes appears.

The frequency of manifestations of the virus directly depends on human health. Too much emotional stress, stress at home and at work, lack of rest - all this can spoil your appearance. Sometimes the contents of the bubbles may change. There is usually a clear liquid inside, but in some cases it may be blood. In this case, the face looks even more unsightly.

The most common ways of transmitting herpes of the lips are airborne and contact. Moreover, infection occurs in early childhood, even in an infant of 8-10 months, in those families where older relatives suffer from facial herpes. The source of infection is common objects of use, as well as transmission of infection by airborne droplets during sneezing and coughing.

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Why did herpes appear on my lip?

The causes of the herpes virus include:

somatic, chronic diseases;
intoxication of the body;
stressful situations, overexertion;
excessive physical activity;
drugs, alcohol, nicotine;
unbalanced diet;
period.

In some cases, its appearance is influenced by prolonged exposure to sunlight and unlimited consumption of coffee. Herpes is easily transmitted through household contact and sexual contact.

Also, herpes on the lips can be transmitted through kissing and or other human contact. It is enough for the virus to get on the mucous membrane or a microtrauma or a crack in the skin for infection to occur. Even if the patient’s scabs have already dried up, and for some reason you decide to touch them or touch them, and then do not immediately wash your hands, viruses remain on them, which you spread to all objects and the body.

Symptoms and stages

Symptoms of herpes include the following:

At the initial stage of the disease, only a slight tingling and burning sensation is felt on the lips. If you catch it in time and start treatment at this stage, further complications will not affect you. But in order to make sure that the problem here is herpes, you will need to take additional tests to detect a harmful virus. After all, the cause of pinching lips can be any external factor.
After this, the unpleasant sensations begin to be localized in a certain place. The lips swell, turn very red (even to a blood-burgundy hue), and, finally, these small, unpleasant bubbles form. One large blister may pop up, but this is rare.
The next stage of herpes is when the blisters burst, ichor flows out of them, and very painful ulcers form in their place. It is almost impossible to eat, especially hot, salty and spicy foods, because the ulcers begin to bleed and itch very much. In the absence of professional, drug treatment, this stage can drag on for several weeks and result in serious complications.
With a competent approach, crusts gradually form at the site of the ulcers, which dry out over time and then fall off.

These are the main symptoms of an activated herpes virus on the lips.

Photo: what herpes looks like

In these photos you can see examples of mild herpes. In some cases, herpetic rashes can completely cover the entire surface of the lips, as well as the skin around the entire mouth. Children often experience combined lesions, when rashes appear simultaneously on the lips, mouth or around the eyes.

What does herpes look like on the lips: photo

What causes herpes?

Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) causes cold sores. Like the chickenpox virus, it lives in a nerve with branches to the skin. “Small amounts are constantly present in the skin, even when there is no visible damage,” says Zipporah Shainhouse, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist with SkinSafe Dermatology and Skin Care.

There are two versions of HSV:

HSV-1 usually refers to herpes in the mouth, although it can be transmitted to the genitals through oral sex. HSV-1, or oral herpes, is incredibly common.

HSV-2 - genital herpes. It is much less common. Just because you have oral herpes or herpes-1 does not mean you are more likely to get HSV-2.

Cold sores are tiny blisters filled with fluid. "Many people feel itching, burning or tingling around the lips for a day or so before a small, hard, sore spot develops and blisters appear," says Chun Tan, GP at Pall Mall Medical in the UK. To get rid of cold sores as quickly as possible, you should start treating them as soon as you feel a tingling sensation on or around your lips.

Most cold sores do not require a visit to the doctor because they go away on their own within two to three weeks. However, if you get cold sores regularly, these few home remedies can speed up the healing process. It is important to note that the effectiveness of home remedies varies from person to person.

Treatment of herpes on the lip

If herpes occurs on the lip, treatment at home is carried out with drugs that have an antiviral effect. Usually these are special tablets or ointments. The course of treatment usually lasts from 4 to 6 days, allowing to reduce the duration of symptoms of the disease - pain and discomfort, as well as speed up the healing of the lip. The most pronounced treatment result can be achieved if you start treatment at the prodromal stage of the disease, or within the first 12 hours from the moment the herpetic blisters appear.

How to cure herpes on the lips in 1 day using antiviral drugs:

Famciclovir tablets. This is one of the most effective and modern antiviral drugs against the herpes virus. Famciclovir, entering the body, is converted there into penciclovir, i.e. is a tablet analogue of Fenistil-Pentsivir cream. There are 2 options for the dosage regimen: 1) drink 1500 mg once, 2) 750 mg 2 times a day - with a 12-hour interval between doses. The second option is the most effective. There are not many drugs containing famciclovir, and usually only Famvir (a drug from Novartis, Switzerland) can be found in Russian pharmacies. Packing 3 tab. 500 mg each will cost you from 1,400 rubles, which is enough for a short one-day course of therapy.
Valaciclovir tablets. Clinical studies have shown that a one-day course of high-dose valacyclovir is even more effective than a long course of usual average dosages. The best results in the treatment of herpes on the lip were achieved when taking the drug 2000 mg twice a day (with an interval of 12 hours) - you only need to take the drug for 1 day. The original drug for valacyclovir is Valtrex (UK). Packing 10 tab. 500 mg each will cost you about 1,250 rubles. However, there are also cheaper generics. For example, Valacyclovir from the pharmaceutical company Canon-Pharma (Russia) costs from 420 rubles - for 10 tablets of 500 mg, which is just enough for a short 1-day course of therapy.

Please note that treatment will be at least somewhat effective only if it is started before 48 hours from the moment the rash appears. After this period and/or after opening of the herpetic vesicles, the use of antiviral cream or tablets will no longer significantly influence the rate of healing. Below you will find a list of the best products for topical use on the lips (in the form of ointment/cream), and we will also tell you what tablets can be used for herpes on the lips in severe cases of the disease.

Immunostimulants

Immunostimulants do not act directly on the herpes virus. They increase the resistance of body cells to viral effects and thereby prevent the spread of the awakened virus and the appearance of external symptoms.

Interferon – prevents viral infection of cells. Interferon-based drugs are used in the treatment of children and adults. They provide broad antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
Immunoglobulin - used for severe forms of herpes infection (in newborns and in pregnant women with primary herpes during pregnancy). A type of drug – Sandoglobulin – contains an increased amount of antiherpetic antibodies.

Preparations with interferon are available in various forms:

rectal suppositories (Viferon, Genferon, Kipferon);
tablets (Amiksin, Arbidol, Apizarin, Flocazid);
ointments (Viferon-ointment, Infagel);
powders or solutions for injection (Interferon, Alfaferon, Altevir, Interal, Intron, Roferon, PegItron, Realdiron).

The course of treatment with interferon drugs is 5 days; to prevent relapses, repeated courses are recommended after 2-3 weeks.

Cycloferon is a broad-spectrum antiviral agent that acts against a number of viruses (herpes, hepatitis, influenza strains). The drug reduces the viability of viral progeny and increases the body's resistance to viral and bacterial infections.

The drug is available in the form of tablets and ointments. The dose of medication is determined by age. The required number of tablets is taken once a day, the course of treatment is 20-30 days.

General scheme for proper treatment of colds

In order to more effectively treat herpes on the lips at home, it is necessary to consider not only the rules of complex treatment, but also to understand the nuances of a herpetic cold. The general treatment regimen will give you an understanding of how to properly treat herpes on the lips and get maximum results.

The first rule is the initial stage

Initially, you need to think about what to apply to a cold on your lip at the very beginning of its manifestation. That is, the herpes simplex virus, which is the causative agent of herpetic lesions of the lips, is most vulnerable when it is just trying to appear. This rule must be remembered forever, especially for those people who experience herpes frequently. So, how to get rid of herpes on the lips when it has not yet given a visible blistering rash. For this purpose, an ointment based on Acyclovir will work most effectively. As soon as noticeable itching appears, you should immediately lubricate the area with an ointment containing Acyclovir. In addition to medications, at this stage, in order to get rid of herpes on the lip, home treatment will also help, including some folk methods, which we will discuss below.

The second rule is the appearance of the rash

If you notice that the period that falls under the first rule has already passed and a cold has popped up, it is also recommended to apply Acyclovir to it. But you need to understand that when a cold on the lip has already appeared, a longer fight against the herpes virus begins. Therefore, when you clearly see that a cold has formed a rash in the corners of the lips or under the lip, or on the lip, it will not be possible to cure it in one day. And the second rule says - now you need to use tablets against herpes on the lips. There are different tablets for colds on the lips, for example, you can use the same Acyclovir. But when choosing antiviral drugs for oral administration, consultation with a doctor is necessary.

The third rule is that bubbles become crusty.

Treatment of colds on the lips, when the blisters have begun to crust, continues with the same ointments for herpes on the lips, tablets, and here an important feature is the need to maintain the immune system. In this case, it is necessary to take immunomodulatory drugs, which are not recommended to be taken without examination by a doctor. At this stage, in order to more effectively fight herpes, namely, to quickly cure herpes on the lip, you need to resort to traditional medicine to dry out the herpetic rash. We will briefly describe below how to fight colds on the lips using folk remedies, since there are a lot of folk methods that help fight colds. You can find a detailed list and methods of traditional medicine for colds in the article - folk remedies for herpes on the lips.

Understanding how the virus behaves at different stages of the development of a herpetic rash will allow you to quickly get rid of a cold on your lip at home. These rules are simple and easy to remember. In the first case, it becomes clear to us how to get rid of colds on the lips at home, and in some cases, without the use of medications. In the second case, we understand what to do with herpes when it has already begun to pop up. And in the third, we must not forget about the immune system and traditional medicine.

Below we will look at how to get rid of colds on the lips using ingenious folk methods. These methods are precisely related to the first rule, when the herpes on the lip has not yet appeared and has not given obvious rashes. Then it will be described how to treat a cold on the lips in the stage of a blistering rash, when it is necessary to dry out the herpetic rash. And at the very bottom we will provide a list of recommendations that will be aimed not at how to cure herpes on the lips, but at how to protect yourself from the consequences.

Ointments for herpes on the lips: list of the best

You can cure herpes on the lips at home with the help of ointments, the use of which is guided by the following rules:

the product is used up to 5 times a day every 3-4 hours;
processing is carried out with a cotton swab or fingertips;
ointment (gel) is distributed in a thin layer over the diseased area;
treatment is carried out for up to 4 days, maximum – 10 days;
After the procedure, it is advisable to wash your hands well so as not to spread the infection to other areas of the skin.

Ointments for herpes can be divided into two groups: antiviral and ointments with immunostimulants.

The first group of drugs includes the following:

Based on acyclovir: Acyclovir ointment, Zovirax, Fenistil, Vivorax gel - they are applied up to 5 times a day (every 4 hours) for 7 days.
Based on doconazole: Abreva, Erazaban. They are applied 5 times a day until the rash disappears.
Based on plant extract: Panavir. It is also applied 5 times a day for 5-7 days.
To speed up healing: Troxevasin, zinc ointment, is used after the blistering rash bursts.

The second group of external preparations includes creams and ointments containing interferon. In addition to their antiviral effect, they stop inflammation and heal wounds.

Interferon ointment - applied several times a day (two or three) for 5-7 days.
Cycloferon liniment is also applied two to three times a day for at least 5 days.

The most affordable ointment for herpes on the lips (price varies from 40 rubles per tube) contains acyclovir.

Is it possible to cure herpes only with external means - ointments and creams? External agents accelerate wound healing and reduce pain. If herpes appears on the lip, the ointment will protect the wound from bactericidal infection and reduce the pain of the rash. But to prevent relapses, it is necessary to take medications orally.

Treatment of herpes with medications and ointments

In mild cases of the disease, an external remedy is prescribed; in case of a large affected area, medications for oral administration are added to the external remedies.

Ointments.
The most effective remedy at the initial stage of development is special antiviral ointments based on acyclovir. This substance is indicated for the treatment and prevention of herpes on the lip, mucous membranes and genital herpes. It is produced under different names: Acyclovir, Acigerpin, Zovirax, Gervirax, Gerperax, but they all have the same active ingredient. Contraindications for acyclovir include age under 2 years, severe renal impairment, and individual intolerance. If side effects occur with acyclovir, it is prescribed the same, but in a bound form - Vivorax ointment. It is better tolerated, but is prohibited for use in pregnant women. All ointments with acyclovir should be used 4-5 times a day with an interval of 4 hours, carefully applying with a cotton swab to the affected area. For each application, take a new cotton swab.
Panavir-gel is a herbal preparation based on potato shoot extract. The strength of its action is equal to ointments with acyclovir. Apply Panavir-gel in a thin layer, massaging until completely absorbed. Contraindications include pregnancy, breastfeeding, individual intolerance to components and age under 12 years.
Fenistil pencivir (active ingredient penciclovir) is applied every 2 hours and will help remove herpes on the lip in 2-3 days.
Antiviral drugs in the form of tablets, capsules and suspensions act systemically on the body and are more effective than ointments. They suppress the synthesis of the virus not only at the site of application, like an ointment or cream, but throughout the body. The disadvantage of this treatment form is the more frequent side effects.
Acyclovir tablets are an effective medicine against herpes viruses type 1 and 2. This is the first medicine used to treat herpes on the lip. The advantages of the drug include its low price and the possibility of use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. But over many years of using the drug, more than 45 years in medical practice, many viruses have acquired resistance to it.
It is worth noting that the dosage schedule is not convenient for everyone - 5 times a day, preferably at regular intervals.
Valacyclovir is much more convenient to take - 2 times a day. But it cannot be used for HIV infection, after bone marrow or kidney transplantation, or for acute immunodeficiency.
Famciclovir. They are treated for herpes on the lips when Acyclovir does not help. Effective against type 3 herpes and ophthalmic herpes. The disadvantages include the high price (from 1200 rubles).

The best treatment is prevention

First, it’s worth understanding what exactly provokes the relapse of this virus.

The most common causes are associated with decreased immunity, these are:

severe or chronic stress, depression;
hypothermia, cold;
long-term use of antibiotics, immunosuppressants;
immune system disease;
unbalanced diets, poor nutrition, eating unhealthy foods;
drinking a lot of coffee.

Of course, one hamburger snack or an unpleasant conversation with your boss will not cause herpes, but if you are constantly nervous, dress inappropriately for the weather, have a dry breakfast, washing down your food with a generous portion of strong coffee, this virus will quickly manifest itself.

The herpes virus cannot be cured completely; it is constantly present in the body, in a dormant state. With a healthy lifestyle and good immunity, this sore simply will not appear.

Treatment of herpes on the lips takes from 3 to 7 days. But if you start fighting it right away, at the first symptoms, you can get rid of the disease in 1-2 days.

Immunity Boosters

What to do if antiviral drugs do not cope with herpes? Why does herpes appear again after treatment? This happens when the immune system is unable to control the virus, preventing its recurrence. In such cases, the disease manifests itself more often than 1-2 times a month.

Constantly taking antiviral pills is not a solution to the situation; it is better to boost your immunity so that it can cope on its own. Most often, the drugs Polyoxidonium, Viferon, and Proteflazid are used for this.

Viferon is produced in the form of rectal suppositories. Its active ingredient is recombined human interferon. In addition to immunostimulating, the drug has an antiviral effect. Its use is allowed even for newborns and premature babies, pregnant women in the second and third trimester.
Polyoxidonium is available in the form of tablets and suppositories. Approved for use from 6 months. Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, because... No studies have been conducted on its effects in these groups. Prescribed for the prevention of recurrent herpetic infections.
Proteflazide consists of extracts of the grass pike turf and ground reed grass. These plants are rich in flavonoids, which inhibit the reproduction of the virus in the body. In addition, the drug has antioxidant properties, strengthening the body as a whole. Approved for use in children from the first days of life, in pregnant and lactating women.

Treatment of herpes on the lips with folk remedies: TOP 10 best

Along with well-known medications, traditional methods of treating herpes are no less successful, since they are not only time-tested, but also have practical effectiveness:

Rules for using folk recipes for treating herpes on the lips at home:

Garlic and onion. Cut onion or garlic in half, and rub the juice of the plant onto the ulcers on the lips. Due to the unpleasant smell, it is better to do this at night, and then cover your lips with a thin layer of honey.
Earwax. If you lubricate the herpes lesions with your own earwax twice a day, on the 2-3rd day the treatment will begin to produce serious results.
Ice cubes. Every day it is necessary to apply ice to the areas of the disease for 15-20 seconds 2-3 times. This will begin to kill the virus, which cannot tolerate cold. In addition, exposure to ice will dry out the wounds and speed up recovery.
Aloe juice. To cure rashes on the lips, you need to get a teaspoon of the juice of this plant and mix it with half the amount of honey. This medicine is taken once a day immediately before meals. But it is not necessary to prepare this mixture, since it is enough to cut off a slice of aloe and treat the wound with the oozing plant. To do this, you can attach it to it for half an hour. A few days of such actions, and herpes will be defeated.
Toothpaste. A rather unusual method is to treat the damaged part of the lip with a small amount of paste and wait for it to dry. This usually speeds up the healing process and drying of the sores. Moreover, using the product before bubbles appear prevents their occurrence.
Regular salt. Small crystals of table salt can cure herpes if you apply it to the wound several times a day. It is also recommended to leave a salt compress on at night. To do this, a teaspoon of the substance is diluted in a third of a glass of water, then gauze is soaked in this solution and secured to the wound surface.
Freshly prepared tea. Prepare a strong tea drink and soak a cotton swab with it. Next, apply it to the lip. The procedure is done three times a day until the skin recovers.
Paper ash. It is not the powder itself that is used, but an ointment based on it. To do this, take half a spoon of honey, a tablespoon of ash and 3 crushed cloves of garlic. Mix everything and apply to lips three times a day.
Chamomile decoction. The traditional herbal preparation is not only drunk, but also used as a topical remedy. To do this, take a tablespoon of raw material and leave it in a glass of boiling water for half an hour. Then the broth is filtered and mixed with a tablespoon of propolis tincture in alcohol. The resulting drug is excellent for treating ulcers on the lips and internal use, a tablespoon 2 times a day.
Honey, coffee and flour. The following recipe is known to be effective: 10 g of honey and flour are mixed with 5 g of coffee and 50 g of kefir, add 2 cloves of chopped garlic. All this is mixed and applied to the wound surface until the resulting ointment dries. After this, apply the substance to the wound again, leaving it for half an hour, after which it is washed off. After a few sessions, the herpes virus will be defeated.

Before using traditional recipes, you should also consult a doctor, since allergic reactions are possible even to herbal ingredients.

Quick treatment with folk remedies

To cure a cold on the lip, it is not at all necessary to use expensive antiviral drugs. At the initial stages of the development of the disease, you can use folk remedies, which also help to effectively eliminate the external manifestations of the disease. In just one day, you can speed up the process of the appearance of bubbles and their opening, as a result of which the healing process will occur much faster.

Aloe – external use

You can treat herpes at home using a medicinal plant such as aloe. It has several actions at once:

aseptic;
anti-inflammatory;
regenerating.

Treatment for a cold on the lip can be done as follows:

You need to cut a fresh aloe leaf.
Cut it lengthwise
Open like a butterfly.
Apply to the source of infection for half an hour.

To avoid holding the sheet with your hand, it can be glued with a regular adhesive. This procedure needs to be carried out every day. After 3-4 days, the main symptoms of the disease will disappear.

Aloe - internal use

There is also another remedy for quickly treating herpes based on aloe. The juice is squeezed out of it and mixed with May honey in a 2:1 ratio. The disease should be treated by taking the prepared composition orally, 1 tsp. before every meal.

Earwax

Previously, treatment of herpes on the lips at home was carried out using earwax. It was simply applied to the formed blisters several times a day. According to some sources, in this way you can quickly cure a cold on the lip in just one day.

Salt

A folk remedy such as a salt compress helps to quickly cure a cold on the lip. Do it at night. For this:

Take regular table salt in the amount of a tablespoon.
Dissolve in cool boiled water (200 ml).
Soak a small piece of bandage in the resulting solution.
Roll it up in several layers, apply it to the lip and secure it with an adhesive plaster.

You can quickly get rid of herpes simply by applying table salt to the affected area.

Toothpaste

You can treat colds on the lips at home using regular toothpaste. It should be used before bubbles appear. Treatment with the paste is carried out as follows: apply a small amount of it to the reddened area of the lip and wait until the treatment is completely dry.

To cure the disease quickly, it is necessary to carry out this procedure 2 times a day. If treatment begins on time, the appearance of blisters and the formation of an unsightly crust on the lip can be avoided.

Pharmaceutical chamomile

You can quickly get rid of herpes on the lips using a decoction of chamomile. It has the following actions:

aseptic;
anti-inflammatory;
healing.

Prepare a chamomile decoction as follows:

Take 1 tbsp. raw materials or 2 bags of chamomile.
Pour a glass of hot water and leave until cool.

In order to cure herpes in a short time, you can add a spoonful of propolis tincture to the prepared decoction.

The resulting product should be lubricated on the reddened areas several times a day. And to speed up treatment, this decoction can be taken orally, 1 tbsp. 2-3 times a day.

Onion and garlic

Treatment of colds on the lips with folk remedies involves the use of garlic or onions. They are grated on a fine grater or passed through a press, having previously been peeled, and the resulting gruel is rubbed onto the affected areas.

After this, the remaining product is removed with a cotton swab, and the ulcers are lubricated with honey or zinc ointment. To quickly cure herpes using this method, you should carry out such manipulations every 3-4 hours.

Instant coffee

At home, this disease can be treated with instant coffee. To do this, you need to prepare an ointment from it by mixing 5 g of coffee with 2 cloves of garlic passed through a press, 50 g of kefir, 10 g of flour and 10 g of honey.

You can get rid of herpes on the lip in a very short time if you apply this ointment to the site of infection every 4-5 hours. In this case, treatment should be carried out as follows:

A small amount of ointment should be applied to the lip.
Wait until it dries completely.
Remove any remaining product with a small piece of bandage soaked in warm water.

It is impossible to cure herpes with folk remedies. They only help eliminate the external manifestations of the disease. In order to forget about this disease for a long time, you need to seek help from a doctor and undergo comprehensive treatment.

Which doctor treats cold sores?

Herpes on the lips belongs to the category of labile herpes, which goes away without any special consequences. The main problem is cosmetic defects and prolonged healing of wounds.

If the disease continues for a long time or new foci of inflammation appear, as well as in case of relapses, you should consult a therapist. He will decide on treatment or refer you to more specialized specialists: an immunologist, a dermatologist, an infectious disease specialist.

Many products of both natural and synthetic origin help against herpes on the lips, which will help you quickly cope with the ugly and painful defect. The main thing is to notice the first manifestations of the disease in time and keep ointment in the first aid kit “in reserve” so that the virus does not take you by surprise.

Prevention

The main preventive method is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and hardening. With normal functioning of the immune system, the herpes virus practically does not manifest itself, since the body’s defenses release antibodies in time to fight it.

You must also adhere to the standard rules:

avoid contact with people who have active manifestations of herpes;
do not share personal hygiene items with anyone;
dress according to the weather and exclude colds;
if possible, do not stay in wet shoes, in the rain or in wet clothes for a long time;
avoid places with drafts;
take care of your health.

The last point can summarize all the necessary points for the prevention of herpes on the lips, since only by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and attentive attitude to health can the manifestation of such a disease be completely eliminated.

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