[header] How to get rid of a cold sore with home remedies [title] Use hydrogen peroxide. [step] Hydrogen peroxide has antiseptic and antiviral properties that can help reduce inflammation and fight the viral infection causing the cold sore. [substeps] Soak a cotton ball or cotton swab in one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide and hold it directly over the cold sore for five minutes.
[header] How to get rid of a cold sore with home remedies [title] Use hydrogen peroxide. [step] Hydrogen peroxide has antiseptic and antiviral properties that can help reduce inflammation and fight the viral infection causing the cold sore. [substeps] Soak a cotton ball or cotton swab in one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide and hold it directly over the cold sore for five minutes.
Remove the cotton ball, rinse away the hydrogen peroxide, and reapply your home remedies. Your doctor will give you an antibiotic. Wipe the area with a soft, wet washcloth or gauze provided it is warm and dry. Pull the cotton away when the cold sore heals. Blot it with a clean, dry cloth and then place the cotton sheet over the object. [title] Understand skin-to-skin care. Rinse your face gently with cold water afterwards, and throw away the used cotton ball. Make sure not to ingest the hydrogen peroxide as you apply it.