Many people are familiar with this condition, commonly referred to as a cold sore on the lips. However, the unaesthetic blisters are not caused by a cold but are manifestations of the herpes virus.
Once in the body, the virus may remain dormant for a long time. However, during times of weakened immunity due to viral or other illnesses, or during pregnancy in women, herpes flares up and manifests as blister formations on the lips, near the nose, or on external genitalia.
These formations cause redness, itching, and are highly contagious — they should not be touched. Additionally, during outbreaks, one should pay extra attention to personal hygiene rules.
Herpes is difficult to cure; the blisters may develop into shingles, accompanied by high fever and clusters of blisters encircling the torso along the intercostal nerves. Alongside antiviral medications, modern medicine recommends applying oxolinic ointment or brilliant green to the blisters.
One of the most well-known folk remedies is consuming large quantities of potatoes, which contain substances with potent antiviral effects.
To initially stop the disease, an amino acid called lysine, found in milk, fish, eggs, beans, and potatoes, can help.
Herpes responds well to treatment with oils rich in natural phytoncides. A mixture of geranium, eucalyptus, and bergamot oils (four drops each) added to two and a half teaspoons of a base oil can be helpful. This mixture is stored in a dark glass bottle, shaken before use, and applied to the affected areas. After application, avoid sun exposure for 30 minutes. Another remedy involves mixing ten drops of thyme or tea tree oil, two teaspoons of lavender tincture, and four teaspoons of water.
A salve can be prepared using one part freshly squeezed calendula juice and four parts petroleum jelly, or equal parts calendula powder and petroleum jelly.
Another interesting recipe involves applying Valocordin-soaked cotton swabs to the blisters.
A highly effective method is using earwax to treat the affected areas. Within one to two days, patients report significant relief.
Garlic is another powerful remedy. Five times a day, garlic paste wrapped in a cloth is applied to the blisters for 15 minutes. Alternatively, fresh garlic juice or a sliced clove can be rubbed on the sores. You can also mix two minced garlic cloves with two tablespoons of plain yogurt, a teaspoon of wheat flour, honey, and coffee, stirring everything into a paste to apply to the lesions.
In summer, raspberry branches can help due to their polyphenol content, which inhibits the virus. Washed, finely chopped branches are applied to the blisters for about 20 minutes, up to four times a day.
If the blisters are caused by hypothermia, regular table salt can help. A few grains of salt applied periodically to the affected area can reduce symptoms.
Aloe vera juice is another effective treatment. Apply fresh juice to the blisters and drink a teaspoon of aloe juice before meals as a preventive measure. Since aloe juice is bitter, it can be mixed with honey for better taste.
