Cold Sores: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Fever blisters or ̶0;cold sores̶1; develop when the herpes simplex virus type 1 infects the human body, generating small, swollen, pus-filled blisters on the face, often near the lips. Fever blisters are highly contagious, spreading from skin-to-skin contact and sharing facial products with others. Lasting from eight to 12 days, fever blisters can cause an individual extreme pain and embarrassment. Expensive prescription and over-the-counter medications for fever blister removal are available, yet may produce unwanted side effects. Fever blister elimination involving the usage of ear wax is a timeless remedy many swear effective. Ear wax contains natural antibacterial and antifungal properties that can aide the healing of fever blisters.

Things You'll Need

• Cotton swab
• Ear wax

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Instructions

• 1

  Obtain an ear wax specimen. Swab the ears with a cotton swab (Q-tip) until the ear wax is visible on cotton wad.

• 2

  Apply the cotton swab containing the ear wax to the fever blister. Gently rub the cotton swab over entire fever blister-effected area, making sure to fully coat the fever blister in ear wax.

• 3

  Repeat this treatment twice daily for two weeks to remove the fever blister.