How do you get rid of fever blisters?
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I remember my grandmother putting perfume on my fever blisters when I was a kid and that would dry them up within a couple of days. If you don't want to do that you can buy a lip medication called lip medex or it could be lip medix. It is like a chap stick.
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Do not pop the blister as this leaves an opening which might cause it to get infected if bacteria gets in it.  Your best bet is to put some medicated ointment on it and put a bandaid on it for protection.  If it really hurts then take a couple of pain pills.
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I had that happen years ago. Out of desperation, I tried applying just a tiny bit of Blistex to it, and it relieved the pain and helped speed healing - the sore was gone within a couple days.
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Make sure she keeps it CLEAN AND DRY. \n\nWASH it daily with Antibacterial Soap. \n\nKeep it covered until the blister POPS on it's own! \n\nDO NOT POP THE BLISTER!!! \n\nIf she wants to, put OINTMENT FOR BURNS ON IT!\n\nDO NOT PUT BUTTER/CRISCO OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT ON IT!!!\n\nMy 14 yr old daughter is still recovering from a second degree burn on her leg.\n\n\nDefinitions: \n\n1st degree burn......is a superficial, reddened area of skin like a sunburn. \n\n2nd degree burn.....is a blistered injury site which may heal spontaneously after the blister fluid has bee removed. \n\n3rd degree burn......is a burn through the entire skin and will usually require surgical intervention for wound healing. \n\nScald........................May occur from scalding hot water, grease or radiator fluid. \n\nThermal.............….May occur from flames, usually deep burns. \n\nChemical............….May come from acid and alkali, usually deep burns. \n\nElectrical.................Either low voltage around a house or high voltage at work \n\nExplosion Flash......Usually superficial injuries. \n\nContact Burns........Usually deep and may occur from muffler tail pipes, hot irons and stoves. \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nGeneral Information: \n2 million people in the U.S. each year are treated for burn injuries. \n100,000 of these patients require hospitalization \nInitial Assessment: \nDid the burn occur in an open or closed environment. A closed environment may be an indicator to look for pulmonary problems. \nWhat was the time and circumstances of the burn? \nAre there any other concomitant injuries? \nAre there changes in sensorium? \nTreatment Goals: \nSuperficial burns heal spontaneously within the first two weeks. Treatment consists of pain relief and topical wound care to relieve pain and prevent infection. \nDeeper burns will not heal within 2 weeks and may require surgical intervention and should be cared for by a surgical specialist. \nThe goal of burn care is to prevent infection and obtain a closed injury site. This may be accomplished in minor wounds by applying topical antibacterial creams. A minor wound may also respond well to non-adherent guaze such as vaseline impregnated gauze. \nPrinciples of wound care include: preventing desiccation (drying) and preventing infection. Large wounds may require attention to nutritional support, pain relief, inhalation injuries and hospitalization. \nWhen a burn occurs, the initial therapy should include cooling of the burn injury site. After that, treatment should be rendered by the appropriate family practitioner or regional burn center. \nConsider fluid administration - Lactated Ringer's solution. You want a urinary output of 30 - 50 cc's. \nTetanus Toxoid booster \n3rd degree burns should be treated with topical antibacterial agents and surgical therapy should be contemplated. \nLaboratory Data \nBaseline CBC \nUrine analysis \nSerum electrolytes \nArterial blood gas \nCarboxyhemoglobin levels \nChest x-ray/ other x-ray
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simple solution, always works for me, get a CLEAN flannel, put in hot water, with NO soap or anything else on it, just water, and wash face, and pat dry with a clean dry towel. \np.s. wash your hands before bed aswell, because you may touch your face in the night, and spread germs. \nhope this helps xx
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ohh owwchie.... well chicken soup is good...also ice to cool the burning. but seriously you should get to a doctor and get on antibiotics. i had strep and waited to long thinking "i'll get rid of it myself" .......well make a long story short it turned a lot worse and cost me 6 legs and 3 arms.  please get some antibiotics.
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Depends on why the blisters are there!!  If you don't know, it wouldbe a real good idea to have them check out.  In general you are better off leaving them alone.  If they itch try calamine lotion.  Any open blisters could be covered with an antibiotic ointment to help healing and prevent infection.  Any fluid from the blisters could cause them to spred if there infectious too.  Good Luck.
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Use salt, it doesn't go away as fast.  Just poor some in your hands and rub it on your wet skin.
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Keep out of the sun for a few days, use an aloe & vitamine E lotion. That will help with blisters and peeling. Other than that, only time will heal it.  Next time try using sunscreen.\n\nTerry
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Chill burns, do something about it since the sores may open, any\npharmacist can help you out.
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Here;s the secret to preventing blisters:\n\nProperly fitted shoes!\nDry Socks!\n\nAnd to treat them?\n\nUse Moleskin to cover the blister.  This prevents further rubbing, which is what caused the blister in the first place. Alternatively, use Molefoam.  Cut it into the shape of a donut, sticking it to your skin around, but not on top of, the blister.  Both are available in the foot care section of most any drugstore.
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Cold sore cream!!! Zovirax is really good, you need to hit it before the blister breaks.
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How Do I Know If I Have It? \n\n\nTo see if you have the virus, your doctor may simply examine the cold sore or may take a culture from it. \n\nWhat Are the Treatments? \n\nYou can't cure a cold sore, but you can alleviate the pain it causes by avoiding spicy or acidic foods, applying ice, and using over-the-counter remedies. Look for medicines that contain numbing agents such as phenol and emollients to reduce cracking and soften scabs. Abreva is an over the counter topical remedy used to help speed healing and minimize pain from a cold sore.\n\nIf your cold sore is especially painful or irritating, your doctor may prescribe an anesthetic gel to alleviate pain or an antiviral oral medication to speed healing or prevent recurrence. The antiviral agents currently available for treatment include acyclovir, famciclovir and valcyclovir.  These oral medications are more effective in treatment when started within the first 48 hours of the outbreak.\n\nCold sores can become complicated by a bacterial infection so it is also important to keep them clean by washing gently with soap and water as needed.\n\nHow Can I Prevent Them? \n\nWash your hands after touching a cold sore. \nDon't rub your eyes after touching your cold sore; you could develop an ocular herpes infection, which may lead to blindness if left untreated. \nDon't touch your genitals after touching your cold sore; you could develop genital herpes. \nReplace your toothbrush. \nEat foods high in lysine, or take supplements. \nDon't kiss someone who has a cold sore or use the same utensils, towels, or razors. \nUse sunscreen to the face and lips before prolonged exposure to the sun. \nCold sores -- also called fever blisters -- are a painful infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). These blisters are usually caused by HSV Type 1 but can less commonly be due to HSV Type 2. They may show up anywhere on your body but are most likely to appear on your gums, the outside of your mouth and lips, your nose, cheeks, or fingers. Blisters form, then break and ooze; a yellow crust develops and eventually sloughs off, revealing new skin underneath. The sores usually last seven to 10 days and are contagious until they crust over completely.\n\nNinety percent of all people get at least one cold sore in their lives. This first occurrence is often the worst. Some children who are affected may become seriously ill. After the first infection, many people develop antibodies and never have another cold sore. About 40% of American adults, however, have repeated cold sores. \n\nAlthough cold sores generally are not serious, the infection may be life-threatening for anyone who has AIDS or whose immune system is depressed by other disorders or medications. \n\nThe infection from a cold sore may cause blindness if it spreads to the eye; herpes is a frequent cause of infectious blindness. \n\nWhat Causes Them? \n\n Cold sores are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)-Type 1, which is transmitted by such forms of contact as kissing an infected person or sharing eating utensils, towels, or razors. Genital herpes is usually caused by herpes simplex virus Type 2. A person with a cold sore who performs oral sex on another person can give that person genital lesions with HSV-1. \n\nSores may develop as late as 20 days after exposure to the virus. Once the virus enters your body, it may emerge years later at or near the original site of entry. Approximately 2 days before an attack you may experience itching or sensitivity at the site. The virus may be triggered by certain foods, stress, fever, colds, allergies, sunburn, and menstruation.
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There is no way to get rid of scarlet fever fast.  You should take it easy; it used to kill people and can still cause other problems, such as rhematic fever or meningitits.  While few people die from it these days, there can still be complictions.  Just take the anitbiotics, lots of vitamins and rest.\nIt has to run its course.
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Run cold water over it until it stops burning.\n\nDo not put anything greasy on it (vaseline, neosporin, butter, etc.) because it will suffocate the burn and may make it worse.\n\nLeave it uncovered, and if a blister forms, do NOT pop it.  The blister is there to protect the damaged skin.\n\nIf it is larger than a quarter, seek professional medical help.
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take a bath daily in hot water and vinegar, it will help clear you up and when it is clear do it every so often to keep them away
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the only thing that should be applied to a burn that is over the counter is aloe vera gel.\n\nif the burn is blistering then you'll need to get in to see your dr so he can give you silvadene. it's a special zinc-oxide based cream that helps protect the burn from infection but also allows it to breathe which helps it heal faster. it's only available by prescription\n\nwash the burn well with mild soap and cool water. apply the aloe vera gel (you can chill it in the fridge to help soothe the burn). don't cover it unless it's in a location where clothing will rub up against it-in this case, cover it with a small gauze square to prevent the aloe vera gel from rubbing off and to also prevent the clothing from irritating the burn itself.\n\nfor pain you can take ibuprofen. take 200-400mg every 6 hours but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.\n\nwatch the burn closely for the following things\n\n-increased redness or swelling\n-the burn opens and/or begins to drain liquid (pus)\n-you begin to run a fever of 101.0 or higher\n\nthese are signs that the burn is infected and you'll need antibiotics to treat it