Is DMSO the new remedy for cold sores?

Around 70% of Australian adults suffer from cold sores. HSV 1 is the virus responsible for creating cold sores. People affected by this virus should take proper precautions during visible infection. Some of the common symptoms that can trigger cold sores are sun exposure, fatigue, menstruation, fever, common cold, skin related diseases, etc. These are just some of the symptoms that can trigger cold sores, but there are many other reasons that are responsible.

Some of the drugs used to treat cold sores are crimetidine, probenecid, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc. These drugs are known to reduce inflammation and also provide a bit of comfort to patients. There are naturally available products that can treat the main virus sold, such as Redoxon, Lysine, Aloe Vera, Lemon balm, etc. Some of the tropical medicines are Docosanol marketed under the name of Abreva, tromantadine, Zilactin, lipactin, etc.

These are some of the tropical medicines that can help you recover from the pain and eradicate or remove the blister on your face. Some of these medicines are taken by mouth and others are applied as a gel to the infected part. It is always recommended that you see your doctor for advice.

DMSO or dimethyl sulfoxide is known to cure the herpes simplex virus. DMSO is useful in the treatment of inflammation, scleroderma, and interstitial cystitis. For instructions on its use, consult your doctor. This solvent is known to permeate living tissue and stimulate cellular processes. DMSO helps block pain, kill bacteria, reduce inflammation, kill fungus, neutralize free radicals, improve blood circulation, reduce blood clotting, boost the immune system, etc. For general use, many people use a 70% concentrated solution. There are many publications, books and magazines that explain in detail about DMSO.

There are certain steps that you need to take before applying DMSO on the visible infection. First, the visibly infected part should be cleaned with soap or an antibacterial agent. Use cotton to clean the infected part and dispose of the cotton very hygienically. Contact with the sore should be minimal because it is possible for it to spread and it is also unsanitary. After disinfecting the sore, clean it with an antibacterial agent and warm water. Alternatively, you can use any alcohol-containing antibacterial agent to disinfect the sore. DMSO is unpleasant to smell and can cause irritation, in such cases it is recommended to use DMSO scented with Aloe vera.