Get rid of that pesky cold sore fast!

First of all, what is a cold sore, and where does it come from? Well, a cold sore comes from a virus called, Herpes Labialis, or herpes simplex, and it is very contagious, by direct skin to skin contact. Studies show that 8 out of every 10 people contract the virus. Cold sores are usually seen around the mouth , or inside the mouth. It is a good idea to prevent sharing the virus with others, so you will want to avoid kissing, or touching your sores, so you don't spread it. Once you have the virus, you will need to treat the symptoms, because due to the tingling sensation, and soreness, you will want to get rid of that cold sore fast.
 
How does a person get rid of the virus? First all of you need to understand that once you have the virus, it will stay dormant in your body. The virus can pop up over and over at any given time. The first thing you do is, go see your doctor, he or she will most likely prescribe an anti viral treatment. The virus doesn't go away, it just goes into recession, and in a way lies hiding in your body. This being said, there are many ways in which a person can relieve the actual cold sore itself.
 
Now let's talk about the important thing. How to get rid of that cold sore, as well as how to relieve it. There are alot of products being marketed out there. Some are prescription, and some non-prescription, and also the natural remedy. Some well known prescriptions are, Zovirax cream, and Devanir cream. You can ask your doctor about these. Some non-prescriptions are, Antiviral Dynamiclear, Abreva, Lidocaine, Moisturizer, and Lip balm. These are available at your local drugstores. If you are more for the natural remedies then you can try these: Peppermint oil, Lysine, Lemon balm, Reishi, Bayberry, Chrysanthemum, Resveratrol, Propolis, and Prunella Vulgaris. There are many herbal shops where you can purchase these, one of the popular ones in Sagewomanherbs.com. Trying any of these choices should greatly relieve, shorten the duration, and help you get rid of that cold sore fast.