Knowing how to get rid of cold sores can make a huge difference to the lives of chronic sufferers and although it is not a serious condition in itself, cold sores do cause misery for millions of people around the world. Typically conventional medicine treats the condition with anti-viral treatments, usually taken orally or typically, but severe attacks may be treated with an injection. The key is to start as soon as symptoms start to appear, and for most people this should be the familiar and dreaded tingle stage.
Drugs are not the only treatment available though and many people successfully treat their cold sores with natural and home remedies. Two common creams are lemon balm and tea treat oil, but the application of ice and tea bags can also help both to sooth the wound and act on the virus to promote healing.
