How to Cure a Fever Blister Fast
Fever blisters are just another term for the herpes simplex 1 virus. They might begin with an itchy or tingling, and then develop into a red rash in the affected area. The rash then develops into a red bump, which can be small or large, that leads to small blisters that erupt and then scab over. The fever blister usually occurs in the moist area surrounding the lips or inside the mouth. Although there is no cure for fever blisters, there are effective treatments that will ease the pain and reduce the severity of the symptoms.
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Avoid sun. Sun is known to exacerbate fever blister symptoms. Avoid any sun if the fever blister outbreak is in an exposed area.
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Apply ice. Ice will help decrease the swelling in the area of the fever blister and will help alleviate some of the pain associated with the outbreak. If the blister is inside the mouth, try sucking on ice cubes.
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Take an over-the-counter medication like aspirin or ibuprofen to ease the pain that comes from the symptoms of the fever blister.
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Use an over-the-counter cold sore medication, and apply as needed to ease the pain. Apply to the infected area as directed.
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Go to the doctor, and ask for a prescription. Both Denavir cream 1% and Zovirax cream 5% have been approved by the Federal Drug Administration for the treatment of fever blisters and cold sores. They require a doctor's visit and a prescription to obtain.
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