Did you know that 90 percent of Germans carry the Herpes Virus (type-1) in? In itself this is not bad – unless, of course, the Virus breaks out again. Then you belong, unfortunately, to the Affected, who have to deal regularly with Herpes around. Usually the lips are blisters due to a Burn, Pull, or tingling. Sometimes the lip is biased simply. The bubbles is the prodromal phase, a kind of precursor to the herpes. The entire sequence can be divided into five stages as described below:
From attack to healing
Phase 1:
Lip tingles, itches or feels tight
Phase 2:
There are small bubbles are forming
Phase 3:
The Herpes is an open wound
Phase 4:
The bubbles build up slowly
Phase 5:
The Herpes heals again
The bad news is: If you carry the Virus already, not get rid of it for a lifetime, because it cannot be removed from the body. The good news is: There are numerous creams and ointments, with which the first signs of treat, and the typical symptoms can. Important for you to know is that you need to act quickly, when sores are noticeable. The impending eruption, in principle, prevent, you can’t unfortunately.
What are Herpes triggers?
Have you ever noticed that cold sores for you, if you are under Stress or have a cold? In fact, the Virus breaks out, preferably as soon as your immune system is weakened. But also to strong sunlight can cause you to get Herpes. There are even people, which the cold sores only show if you have been disgusted from something.
For the treatment of herpes blisters you should use a cotton swab to use
These funds will help against Herpes
In the prodromal phase, the number of Viruses is still low, so you should start as early as possible with the treatment. The sooner you sores in your Lips with an anti-viral agent to fight, the less of the virus form, which can inevitably impact on the duration of the outbreak and the length of the healing phase. For the treatment of Herpes are available over-the-counter preparations available: There are ointments containing Docosanol, zinc or lemon balm extract contain. However, they only inhibit the virus, will not be able to prevent its propagation. Significantly more effective and recommended by dermatologists, so-called lips are herpes creams, the anti-viral agents (e.g. Aciclovir and Penciclovir). You will not be able to stop the Herpes, but the virus from multiply. These include drugs such as Zovirax, Acyclovir and Pencivir. Latter cream has the advantage of being tinted (skin color), and thus not as strong in the eye stings when you apply it on the lip.
Important: Herpes is highly contagious. This is true not only for others but also for you. In the lips blisters contained liquid contains the communicable virus that can also reproduce on her chin and the nose. Try not to touch the sores with your hands and use it to Apply the cream always use a clean cotton swab. This allows you to keep the wound clean so that no bacteria or dirt particles can collect in it.
So you can prevent Herpes
On the over-the-counter market, there are a variety of products that can be used for the prevention of cold sores. This includes the electronic herpes pen Hypotherm: According to the manufacturer, you can already the first sign of a tingling, Burning or itching to containment only by the action of heat, without the use of chemicals. Through contact with the herpes pen Histamine and degradation enzymes should be positively influenced. In clear text this means: The upcoming inflammation is stopped.
Another method for the prevention of Herpes is taking lysine his: Once you have the first signs to notice, you can take the capsules with a drink of water regularly to take – this should be cold sores, form. Since everyone’s body reacts differently, there are, however, not a guarantee. The Same is true for the so-called Herpes-Patches, the at the first tingling sensation on the affected area to be glued, and thus the outbreak to prevent or at least contain it to.
Finally, there are also special products for the care and protection herpes-sensitive lips have been developed – such as, for example, the lip cream of ilon. It contains the light protection factor of ten to protect your lips from the sun’s radiation, on the other, you should nourish your lips prior to and after the herpes outbreak and maintain. The Same promises, the lip balm of Sanct Bernhard, the with Manuka oil, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, Bisabolol, marigold extract and Shea butter enriched is.
When should I see a doctor?
If you have the feeling that the number of cold sores dramatically increases and the Herpes spreads even on your face (e.g. the chin or the nose), you should consult better a skin doctor. He can prescribe a prescription pills that fight the Virus from the inside. This will also help in the case of strong swelling, which are caused by the herpes virus. The lips should bubble more than six times a year break, or longer than ten days stop, it is as well advisable to go to the doctor.
Honey has an antiseptic effect and is a proven home remedy
There are effective home remedies against Herpes?
There are many home remedies that are falsely touted as a panacea for everything, such as toothpaste, alcohol, or vinegar. For the treatment of herpes blisters you should use these ingredients, however, because they dry out the skin and thus the healing process to counteract. Better suited to prevent the following house means:
Honey is known for its antiseptic effect. It is important, however, that he must not be used on open wounds applied, that is to say, you can use it only before the first lip to form bubbles.
Also tea tree oil is an anti-inflammatory effect said. For the prevention of Herpes, you can blot the Oil with a cotton swab to the affected area, when you feel the first signs.
Lemon balm can be in the Form of creams or Oils against Herpes are applied. The active ingredients contained therein should be able to contribute to the reduction of swelling and redness.
Even cloves will help to relieve the symptoms of cold sores. This is made possible by their anti-oxidative and anti viral agents that are applied as a Secretion of the crushed cloves on the skin.
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