The Outbreak of Fever Blister

If only you could find the perfect fever blister treatment. The unsightly blisters always seem to show themselves at the wrong time. Though I guess any time would be the wrong time for them.

Over the years, many people have devised their own personal solution, and handed down from generation to generation within families. So the treatment has survived in some families with varying results. Some people swear by them.

Before breaking out your trusty home solution, you might want to make sure that the outbreak you are looking to get rid of is indeed a fever blister episode and not some other malady. This condition is caused by the HSV or herpes simplex virus.

To determine if what you have is what we are talking about here – fever bilister, a doctor can examine the outbreak in question and if necessary take a sample of the affected area. The sample will be tested to determine its origins.

Doctors can also test your blood for antibodies the body produces to fight the herpes simplex virus. If the antibodies are present it is an indication that the virus is present in your body and you may indeed need a solution.

If your outbreak does prove to be fever blister, you can go home and break out the trusted treatment. Depending on the effectiveness of your solution it could take several days to a couple weeks for the facial invaders to totally disappear.

Some common home remedies people use for this condition are holding alcohol soaked or fingernail polish remover paper towel on the affected area several times a day. These items often dry out the sore and give you a relief in a few days. For safety reason, you may want to use non-toxic fingernail polish remover.
Another solution is to rub a piece of fresh aloe vera plant or powder on to the affected area. Hope these home remedies work for you.