Shingles Symptoms Series: Cold Sores, prevention and solutions

Cold sores is 1 of the most frequent infectious disease, but also 1 of the most bothersome & painful. This is frequently caused by the herpes simplex virus which leads to an infection around the mouth area that appears as small blisters on the skin.

SYMPTOMS
The most familiar shingles symptoms are tingling, cold sores & itching, which are fairly often accompanied by burns, which in turn leads to a vesicle formation. After the vesicle has been formed, it breaks out & a scab appears between seven & fifteen days after infection. Skin lesion will stay visible for another ten days. Although the virus normally attacks the outer lip it can also affect the mouth, nose, cheeks & fingers.

PREVENTION
The main issue of the cold sore is that, after it cures , the cold sore virus remains latent in our immune system & may reappear as a the body's defenses come down. It's therefore crucial to take into account a # of recommendations to prevent this disease, both in people who have never experienced it before & those who are regular hosts for the disease.

WIND & SUN
Constant exposure to sun & wind produces continued damage to those who had suffered from a cold sore. It can reactivate & precipitate its onset. As sunlight triggers 1 of every 4 cases of cold sores, experts recommend applying a cream or lip balm with sun protection before going outdoors, especially to prevent recurrent cases.

SHARE OBJECTS
If you share everyday objects like eyeglasses, towels, cutlery and plates, the virus will spread from one person to another. It's therefore advisable not to share those possessions while the person has the disease. Moreover, toothbrush harbour herpes virus for quite some days and again & again it will keep infecting the lip. For that reason, it's recommended to replace your toothbrush, both when the disease has broken out, & when the injury has healed.

STRESS
When you are exposed to frequent situations of stress, your body defenses weaken which in turns promotes renewed cold sores. In consequence, it is strongly recommended to avoid a situation of persistent stress & practise relaxation techniques. However, any specific situation can be particularly distressing enough to trigger a recurrence of cold sores.

TREATMENT
If, despite preventive measures, the virus show up again, a series of recommendations will promote healing & help reduce pain & discomfort.

CLEANING
Hygiene is important. It's best to wash the blisters with a little water & antibacterial soap in addition to keeping hands clean at all times to prevent the virus spreading to other areas of the skin.

HABITS
There are many studies linking the consumption of foods rich in "arginine" (almonds, cashews, chocolate, jelly, soft drinks, beer .. . ) with the deterioration of the virus & its recurrence, as herpes simplex virus needs this amino acid to survive. However, "lysine" foods like seaweed, potatoes, soy & eggs, are effective in preventing the viruses & to stop their activities & promote faster healing.

ALOE VERA & MILK compacts
Pulp of Aloe vera applied topically to the affected area is a natural aid to accelerate wound healing due to its antibacterial, analgesic & regenerative properties of the skin. There are lip balms available in pharmacies with aloe vera in combination with other natural ingredients that are going to help you repair, protect & moisturise the affected area in depth, promote healing of herpes & act as a preventive measure.

In the same way, a compress of whole milk at room temperature, placed on a cold sore, relieves pain & speeds the healing process.

So, if you are a person who has suffered from shingles symptoms, it is in you best interest to always remain alert in order to act fast at the earliest sign of virus recurrence

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