Have you ever had a Cold Sore or Fever Blisters? Caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1), cold sore or fever blisters are tiny, fluid-filled blisters that typically appear around the mouth or on one side of the lips (1). A crust forms over them once the blister bursts. Irrespective of visibility, fever blisters are contagious and transmitted from one person to another through close contact.

Although most cold sores go away on their own within two to four weeks, the symptoms can be bothersome. But you can try out the natural remedies mentioned in this article if you want to shorten the duration of the fever blister and reduce their chances of recurrence.

Read on to know more about the causes, symptoms, medical treatments, and preventive tips to tackle fever blisters.

Best Home Remedies for Fever Blister (Cold Sores) on Lips:

Home remedies to get rid of fever blisters can be an excellent way to stop the fever blisters from spreading further. Consult a doctor to prescribe antiviral medications for faster results if the cold sores persist even after using the home remedies.

1. Lemon balm:

Lemon balm or Melissa officinalis oil is a natural remedy for fever blisters with antiviral properties that help heal the fever blister quickly by eliminating the infection-causing virus efficiently (2).

Ingredients:

1. Lemon balm oil.
2. A cotton swab.

Procedure:

• Use a cotton swab to apply the oil directly to the cold sore.
• Let the oil dry out naturally.
• Wait for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing off the oil from your skin.
• Using this remedy thrice a day can be effective.

2. Ice:

Ice is an effective fever blister treatment at home as it reduces blood flow to the affected area helping you treat inflammation. Although ice minimizes the pain in the area, it is not a permanent solution and doesn’t affect the virus in any way.