Cold sores

Advice and recommendations to combat Cold Sores

Cold sores is a troublesome blisters that usually appear at the edge or on the lips, causing burning, itching, and often infection in the lesions that form.

Treated with antiviral agents such as acyclovir, or penciclovir, which are local ointments, to be applied on the wounds or areas where lesions are present.

This type of disease is very common to get when the person has an impaired immune system, and in the summertime at the beach, ultraviolet rays and some agents exacerbate the possibility of the occurrence, to prevent in these cases the market offers many sunscreens to prevent UV radiation, and adding substances that protect the mucous membranes of the mouth.

Bear in mind that should not be used for this type of problems corticosteroid ointment base, and before using any preparation is better to consult with your doctor.

It is a highly contagious disease, so there must be very careful in contact with other people, and avoid substances with alcohol, cosmetics and in the case of children, it should explain that they must not touch the lesions and avoid contact with eyes.

Should be used for these same reasons personal towel, and do not maintain contact with a healthy lip to prevent infection.