Cold Sore Remedy – Fever Blisters Treatment
by Dee Cohen

Anyone who has suffered from a cold sore or fever blister knows that these painful watery blisters to the skin or the mucous membrane can last for many days and be unsightly. What you should remember is that this disease is contagious especially during an outbreak or when you first feel the tingle.

A canker sore is not the same as a cold sore symptom because the canker sore is not caused by the herpes simplex virus. People undergoing chemotherapy may get canker sores inside their mouths but this is not a fever blister or herpes simplex cold sore.

In terms of prevention some say that taking the lysine supplement and zinc can be helpful, but others say this hasn’t stopped them from occurring. One thing I have noted is that I have peanut butter, due to the amino acid ratio, I may get a cold sore. By taking lysine at same time, I don’t.

Always use sunscreen even on your lips when you are out sunbathing. I find if I don’t the sensitive spot on my lip may result in a cold sore. Ultraviolet rays can precipitate this and pilots complain about this as well. Being run down can also cause a cold sore and getting sufficient sleep helps a lot.

The application of ice as well as tea bags are two home remedies for cold sores that are advised to help to minimize the pain and inflammation. Tannic acid (in tea) has anti-viral properties and ice is always good to reduce inflammation. Neither of these are a cure but still can be an aid.

The cold sore forms a crust at the end but you are not out of the woods yet. The sore unfortunately can re-open and bleed if it is on your lip due to the fact this is part of the process just like a scab heals. When we eat we pull the lip and this stimulation may cause problems.

Some natural and folk remedies for cold sore treatment include taking acidophilus, extra b-12, grapefruit seed extract and aloe vera. I’ve read that some people recommended Vaseline to ease dryness but I found this spread the virus and I had another one pop up next to it.

They haven’t found a cure for fever blisters and cold sores yet but you can find comfort in knowing that with a good system of prevention as well as measures you take with the initial tingle the length, severity and frequency can be greatly minimized and you don’t have to live in a crisis mode with this.

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Treatment of Back Acne
by Richard Sutter

Even though the majority of over the counter acne merchandise is aimed at controlling facial acne, there are those who have acne on other parts of their bodies. Now that the summer months are here, back acne sufferers will dread the warm weather. Shirts will stick to sweaty backs and acne will flare up, causing discomfort and pain. For some people, back acne in not tolerable. If you’re one of those people, the following tips are here to help you find relief from back acne and prevent acne from occurring.

First and foremost washing your back in the shower is very important. Because are backs aren’t exactly visible, they all too often go ignored. If you can’t reach your back, you can purchase a back scrubber. These are specially deigned to wash those hard to reach areas of your body. A back scrubber will help you fight acne by removing dead skin and unclogging blocked pores. Soap will remove excess oils that build up on your lower back, shoulder blades, and in the center of your back. Remember to rinse your back thoroughly to remove any soap or shampoo. The chemicals in soap and shampoo have the ability to dry out your skin, making it itchier.

Water will help you to stay hydrated on hot days. Regardless of the temperature, your daily routine should incorporate several glasses of water. It’s a back acne miracle. Trust us. When you drink a lot of water, your body will work harder to rid itself of bacteria and impurities. You may sweat more, but this isn’t anything to be embarrassed or alarmed about. Sweating is natural. Just remember to shower regularly. If not, you can irritate back acne more and cause future blocked pores.

In addition to all of the suggestions mentioned above, it is important to understand that the real cause of acne derives from excess oil created in the skin pore, a byproduct of DHT in the skin. The most effective method of attacking back acne is by addressing the root cause behind the acne, which is this increase in oil which clogs the skin pore and allows bacteria to set in, causing a blackhead and the first stages of acne. Finding an effective acne treatment that attacks DHT production in the skin will be the best way to clear back acne and all other forms of acne. Without attacking these root causes, only the symptoms (lesions, blemishes) will be addressed and the acne will continue.

About the Author
Richard Sutter is team member of Clearogen.com, a website providing the newest acne treatment for teenage and adult acne.

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