How to Heal Fever Blister

Fever Blisters are definitely a pain not only from the looks you get for having this “growth” on your lip but also the actual pain you are forced to endure while they are healing. Many people just wait for the fever blisters to go away naturally but there are some that can’t wait to get rid of the fever blister. There are a few things you can do to avoid the up to two week healing process of a fever blister. Below are a few tips to heal fever blisters.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Try over the counter solutions to cure fever blisters. These are known to reduce the number of outbreaks you suffer from fever blisters. Medication with Docosanol work best however tanic acid, phenol and zinc based medicines will also work to reduce the outbreaks.
   Valtrex, Zoviraz and Famvir will also help with the healing time associated with fever blisters. These are also more cost efficient.

2. Home remedies to get rid of fever blisters are very popular for the fast relieve of pain associated with fever blisters. Some popular remedies include rubbing aloe vera or tea tree oil on the affected area. To help relieve the pain and lower the swelling you can apply a piece of ice or a cold rag to the blister.

3. No matter which method you use to try to heal fever blisters you should protect it with petroleum jelly. This will keep the infection from spreading while keeping bacteria out of the already infected area. The petroleum jelly also helps speed the healing time.

4. Avoid spicy, salty and citrus foods as they will extend the healing time for fever blisters. These foods tend to irritate the blister and make it worse.

5. Drink lots of buttermilk and water. These natural drinks will help your body break down the infection that is causing the fever blisters.

6. If you take vitamins Lysine works wonders for helping you avoid or heal fever blisters.

7. Stress actually causes more outbreaks of fever blisters so try to eliminate as much stress from your life as possible. This will not only help you avoid getting fever blisters but will help heal fever blisters also.

8. Make sure you wash your hands to help prevent the spread of fever blisters. Fever blisters are very contagious and should be treated that way. Use good hygiene to avoid spreading the virus to others or making it worse for you.

[rachel1919]

on 11/30/2009 Excellent article 5*s and I recommended you too :o)

[smurf3567]

on 11/24/2009 This is great! My husband seems to suffer with fever blisters all the time during the winter months. Thanks for the info.

[harrisdy]

on 11/20/2009 great tips in healing fever blister.... 5*

[paulusgrandis]

on 11/16/2009 Very informative article! Thanks for sharing!! 5* and rec'd!!

[christmaszorro2]

on 11/16/2009 Sorry about my lengthy comment before. I was misinformed by another member that that is what you do in your comments. I really enjoyed your article and gave you 5 stars!