{"id":7550,"date":"2021-07-25T07:49:03","date_gmt":"2021-07-25T11:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facedoctor.ca\/?p=7550"},"modified":"2021-07-25T08:03:51","modified_gmt":"2021-07-25T12:03:51","slug":"tips-for-managing-a-cold-sore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/facedoctor.ca\/?p=7550","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Managing a Cold Sores"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which has no cure. This means that cold sores can flare up occasionally throughout your life. Since they can cause itching and burning, they are a serious source of discomfort if left unmanaged.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, you can reduce discomfort by using these methods to manage a cold sore.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Avoid Acidic Foods<\/h2>\n<p>Citrus fruits, tomatoes, and other highly acidic foods can irritate cold sores. In addition to causing you pain, they can make it harder for cold sores to heal. Stick to plainer foods until your cold sore heals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Stay Out of the Sun<\/h2>\n<p>Sun exposure can aggravate cold sores on the lips and skin. Avoid the sun and use a hat or sunblock designed for the face\u2019s delicate skin. Make sure the sunscreen is alcohol- and fragrance-free.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Use Ice<\/h2>\n<p>Ice can help alleviate the swelling and pain associated with cold sores. Some people prefer to chew or suck on ice chips to deal with pain inside the mouth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Take Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen<\/h2>\n<p>Taking over-the-counter pain medication may help relieve the burning and pain associated with cold sores. It\u2019s only a temporary measure and doesn\u2019t reduce the appearance of the cold sore, but it\u2019s a good stop-gap measure when other treatment methods need time to work.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Lower Your Stress Levels<\/h2>\n<p>Stress is often a trigger for cold sores, so try to reduce your stress levels if possible to prevent a cold sore outbreak elsewhere on your body. Meditation and deep breathing exercises can help to alleviate stress.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Try First Aid Gel<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/facedoctor.ca\/shop\/first-aid\/\">FaceDoctor\u2019s First Aid Gel<\/a> uses silver nano-crystals that penetrate the skin more deeply than many other treatment methods. This eliminates triggers for a wide variety of inflammatory skin conditions, so it\u2019s perfect for helping acne, psoriasis, and other skin conditions heal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;ORDER FROM US TODAY&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;juicy-pink&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Ffacedoctor.ca%2Fshop%2F|title:Shop&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which has no cure. 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