What are cold sores?

Have you ever found small sores or fever blisters in and around your face? They appear to be small and are not widely noticeable but can irritate you a lot as they are itchy in nature. Let us take this opportunity to tell you more in detail about these sores that you get on different parts of your face including the area round lips, chin, nostrils,nose and at times also on your gums. They are referred as “Cold sores or “Herpes labialis”. They are caused by the Herpes Simplex Viruses (HSV-1). If left untreated, they exists for a period of 8 to 12 days. In some severe cases, it may last long for more than a month’s time. With these cold sores, you might find it difficult to open your mouth and often find difficulty while eating food. They are contagious in nature and can spread easily from an infected person through physical contact or through saliva. Here are some amazing home remedies that you can try at home and get rid of the cold sores overnight.