Get that Cold Sore Relief Now!

Cold sores are very common for many people.  While there is no cure for cold sores, that doesn't mean you can't take steps to getting relief for that cold sore.    There are also steps you can take to help reduce the length of time that you have to deal with a cold sore.
 
If you've never had a cold sore, then you may be curious about what exactly a cold sore is.  Cold sores are small and very painful.  They are blisters that fill up with liquid.  They cause your skin to get red, like a sore.  Cold sores usually appear around your mouth.  Cold sores can sometimes be on your nose, fingers, or chin.  On a rare occasion, cold sores can pop up inside of your mouth.  Don't confuse a canker sore with a cold sore however.  When cold sores come, they cause a tingling sensation that turns into pain.  The duration of a cold sore is anywhere from seven to ten days; and on occasion a little bit longer.
 
After you have a cold sore, the cold sore will blister.  It will then break and ooze.  You get a yellow greenish color crust that forms over where the cold sore was.  The crust will come off naturally allowing a pinkish color spot to appear.  The great thing about this is that the cold sore heals and will never leave a scar on your face.
 
There are plenty of ways to get relief for your cold sores.  There are topical treatments that can help give you relief.  One such topical treatment is lidocain.  You could also use benzyl alcohol or the medicine called Zilactin that is benzyl alcohol. 
 
There are over the counter ointments that are available for you to use to ease the discomfort  you feel with cold sores.  You can take pain relievers to help with cold sores, such as Tylenol, Advil, or asprin.  Be sure to ask a doctor before you start taking asprin so that you do not get any side affects or sicknesses from the use of asprin.
 
You can use heat and cold to help with relief of cold sore.  Apply the ice against the blister and see how it feels.  If it makes it fee worse, try heat.  If the heat doesn't help either, try a completely different method. 
 
Be sure to keep your cold sore moist.  Use vaseline on your cold sore to help prevent pain when it cracks.  You could also try triple action to keep your cold sore from getting dry.
 
The main key to getting quicker cold sore relief is to simply let it heal.  Do not try to pop the blister.  Do not squeeze the blister or pinch it.  Once the blister has broken, don't try to pick the scab off.  Let the cold sore go through the entire process and it will help with relief.