A cold sore is really a small, aching blister that is filled with a fluid that develops on areas like the lips, mouth and nose. These sores are mostly caused by a virus and will trouble you for almost a month. These sores are not like are typical viral infections and does not entirely get destroyed by your immune system. As a result, they often crop up again even after they get cured. The virus that is responsible for these cold sore are known as HSV or herpes simplex virus. It is an infectious illness and can be transmitted from one person to another by kissing or any other kind of physical contact with the sufferer.

A cold-sore is a real hindrance to the victim as they are extremely painful and itchy. It is quite an ordeal to prevent you from rubbing the infected area. The most common signs of a sore are scratching, temperature, headaches and colds. Such a sore will disappear after a couple of weeks without any therapy if you can endure it. But there are many over the counter and prescription medication that are available to deal with cold sore today. This includes a range of lotions and ointments along with tablets. The most well-liked remedies are Anbesol, Abreva and L-Lysine to name a couple of them.

There are also a lot of house treatments that are generally tried to cure these sores. Administering warm and mist tea bags to the affected area will help to decrease the soreness and inflammation. Another common home remedy is administration of an ice pack on the area which helps to decrease the rate of metabolism and thereby prevents the chances of the virus from getting transmitted to other areas. When you apply ice, the area gets numbed and in turn offers a soothing effect.