How Do You Treat Fever Blisters In The Mouth?
Fever blisters, also known as cold sores, are not only unsightly, but are painful as well. Caused by a virus (herpes simplex 1), fever blisters most often form in and around the mouth, but can be spread to other tissues as well. Fever blisters often appear after any number of incidences that put stress on the body. Fevers, colds, cold weather, hormonal changes and physical exhaustion all wear down the immune system, making one susceptible to the virus. While you can’t cure a virus (it leaves the body on its own) there are simple things you can do to treat fever blisters in and around the mouth, and relieve your symptoms. Use a tea bag compress. Steep a tea bag in boiling water for one minute. Drain it slightly, then apply it to the blistered area for one to two minutes. This needs to be done twice a day for seven days. Tea contains compounds called tannins and flavones, which act as antiseptics. Ice: Chop some ice, or take an ice cube and keep it on the blisters for 10 minutes, three t
