This helps to shorten the duration of the cold sores. It also neutralizes the pH of the sores and alkalizes the overly-acidic environment making it impossible for the virus to thrive. Cut an aloe vera leaf and extract the gel using a spoon.Ĭornstarch paste forms a thick protective layer over the cold sores and relieves the itchy burning pain associated with the sore.You can use pure aloe vera gel or aloe-based gels sold in stores. The anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera gel reduces redness, pain, burning and tingling of the fever blisters and shrink them significantly right after the first application.
#Home remedies for fever skin
Tannins in witch hazel reduce inflammation, swelling and redness of the blisters and speeds up the healing process. The natural astringent properties of witch hazel reduce inflammation and shrink the blisters. You can drink 2 to 3 cups of Echinacea tea per day for a couple of days.Įxtracts from the leaves and bark of witch hazel is used to treat various types of skin diseases.Squeeze the liquid out of the tea bag using a spoon and drink up the tea.
Cover the cup and let the tea steep for 10 minutes.Echinacea tea boosts the defense mechanism of your immune system so that your body can fight off the infection more efficiently and speeds up the recovery process. In many cases, fever blisters are caused due to a weakened immune system. Reapply this remedy 2 times a day for a few days.Dip a cotton swab in water and then dip in into the peppermint oil.Clean the surface of the fever blister with some water and dry with a towel.Menthol present in peppermint oil provides a soothing and cooling sensation to the blisters and numbs the sensation of pain and burning. Peppermint oil is effective only for topical treatment, it won’t show effect if it is ingested. Peppermint oil has the capacity to directly kill the virus particles that escape from your cells and float around an erupted fever blister. Repeat this procedure several times a day for 2 to 3 days.Press the cotton ball on the blisters for 10 minutes.Dip a cotton ball in cold whole milk and dab it onto the affected area.It also contains l-lysine that inhibits the work of arginine, an amino acid that triggers outbreaks. Whole milk contains a protein known as immunoglobulins that act as anti-bodies that prevent and fight off the herpes virus. Reapply hydrogen peroxide 3 to 4 times a day for a couple of days.Īpplying a soothing milk compress is the simplest remedy for fever blisters.Leave it on for 5 minutes and then rinse the area with a clean wet cloth and dry with a towel.Immerse a cotton ball in 3% hydrogen peroxide solution.Hydrogen peroxide helps to keep the blisters dry and moisture free. The herpes simplex virus thrives in warm and moist environment. Hydrogen peroxide disinfects the area, kills the bacteria and speeds up the healing process, thus making it difficult for the infection to spread or worsen. You can also drink a few cups of licorice tea.Reapply this remedy 3 to 4 times a day till the blisters go away.Apply it directly to the blisters using a cotton swab.Mix 1 tablespoon of licorice root powder with some water to form a thick paste.It also minimizes the redness and swelling of the blisters and promotes the healing process. Glycyrhizic acid found in licorice root possesses powerful antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties that block the virus cells in their track and counteract the symptoms of fever blisters. Dip a cotton ball into the diluted tea tree oil and dab it onto the affected area 3 times a day.Combine one part tea tree oil with three parts of water.Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce the redness, swelling and pain associated with the fever blisters. The powerful antiseptic, antifungal and antiviral properties of tea tree oil fights infection and kills the herpes simplex virus responsible for the condition. It reduces the size of the sore by 50% after first application. Tea tree oil heals cold sores by drying them out form the roots. Reapply it 3 to 4 times a day for a couple of days.Apply it directly to the cold sore and let it soak into the blister.Immerse a cotton swab in pure vanilla extract.