4. Effective Cold Sore Treatment
With the seasons changing, we’re exposed to more viruses and bacteria floating through the air and crawling over surfaces. As a result, some of us will come down with a bacterial or viral illness, such as the flu or bronchitis.
People that catch influenza, and carry the herpes simplex virus, run the risk of developing cold sores during a viral or bacterial infection. The herpes virus collects under the surface of the lip and starts to form tiny blisters on the lip line, resulting in signs of inflammation, swelling, and redness in a specific area of the mouth.
As the cold sore progress, the fluid-filled sacs may burst, resulting in a contagious liquid washing over the skin – furthering the infection.
Treating a cold sore is no easy task. Many people resort to medicated lip balms to help relieve their symptoms. However, we recommend you make yourself a cup of lemon balm tea. After you’re done drinking the beverage, use the tea bag as a compress for the cold sore.