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Cold Sores

Small fluid-filled blisters around the lips caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).

10 remedies

What it feels like

Tingling, itching, or burning on or around the lip

Small painful fluid-filled blisters in clusters

Blisters that break and weep fluid

Yellow crust forming as blisters dry and heal

Mild fever and swollen lymph nodes (during first outbreak)

When to get help

See a doctor if cold sores are very frequent (more than 6 per year), do not heal within two weeks, spread to the eyes, or occur in someone with a weakened immune system — antiviral treatment is indicated.

WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.

Zinc Oxide Topical

Natural · Limited

Sunscreen on Lips

Lifestyle · Strong

Ice Application

Lifestyle · Limited

Lysine Supplementation

Natural · Moderate

Topical Aciclovir Cream

Pharma · Strong

Lemon Balm Cream

Natural · Moderate

Oral Valacyclovir (Valtrex)

Pharma · Very strong

Docosanol Cream (Abreva)

Pharma · Moderate

Lysine-Rich Diet

Dietary · Limited

Stress Management for Recurrence

Lifestyle · Limited

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