Herpes is a lifelong infection you can acquire when a herpes simplex virus invades your skin through direct contact from an infected individual. The most common characteristic of herpes are reddish blisters and sores found on skin areas located near the mouth, neck, genitals, or anal part of the body. A herpes infection causes pain and tingling sensations in the infected area during an outbreak which may start in as little as 4-7 days upon after direct contact.
If you have a herpes infection and are experiencing periodic painful outbreaks, then this article will give you some important steps to reduce pain for Herpes. To be able to cope with herpes outbreaks that may cause severe discomfort, here are the some alternative do it yourself steps to reduce pain for Herpes:
- Use a Black Tea leaf (Camella Sinensis) topical remedy for your cold sore as this is one of the most effective natural remedies available. Camella Sinensis is rich with “tannins” or substances that have high anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. All you have to do is to make a cup of black tea, let it cool for a moment before applying it to the painful area. Hold the tea bag for 5 minutes approximately for 2 -3 times every day during the oral herpes outbreak.
- For cold sores that have developed due to oral herpes, you can try applying ice pack over the area to help you numb and soothe painful sensations. You can use cold vegetable packs or anything frozen because ice is known to have an anesthetic effect when applied to sore spots.
- Using an Aloe Vera gel on the blister and sore formation will help your body speed up its healing process and decrease the severity of painful symptoms during herpes outbreak. Try to find a pure inner Aloe Vera gel to get more effective relief on itching and pain sensations. Aloe Vera also has properties that will help your skin speed up its natural healing process. Just apply it on any part of your body that is infected with herpes virus.
- To effectively decrease the outbreak of of herpes infection and to relieve herpes pain as well, an alternative method is applying tea tree oil in the affected area. This is especially successful with women who experience genital herpes and have pain when urinating.
- Baking soda is an old and tested itch reliever for herpes outbreak, similar to cornstarch. Baking soda and cornstarch help you dry out herpes sores and control itching during outbreaks. To apply baking soda or cornstarch, use a damp cotton or cloth which and coat it with the powder which will then be applied to the sore spot. Only use the cotton once and throw it away after contact with the sores so infection will not spread.
- Herpes pain may be generally relieved by pain relief medications such as your local aspirin, ibuprofen, or paracetamol. These drugs are widely available in most pharmacies and can help you soothe the pain during herpes outbreaks. You can also ask for your doctor to give you a prescription on “Pain killers” to help you cope with painful herpes outbreak.
The above mentioned facts are just few of the numerous tried and tested steps to reduce pain for herpes outbreaks that you may be experiencing. Always remember that the best advice on these matters come from medical experts so consult your doctor for further recommendations.
Although there is no definitive cure available for Herpes, treatments are available that can help to relieve pain during outbreaks. Find out more about our recommended Natural Herpes Treatment.