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Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex)

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Herpes labialis, fever blisters, lip blisters

📚 Educational Reference: This page summarizes commonly referenced homeopathic considerations for cold sores (herpes simplex). It does not constitute medical advice. Individual case-taking is essential for proper homeopathic treatment.

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Overview

Cold sores are commonly addressed in homeopathy both for acute outbreaks and prevention. The specific location, triggers, and characteristics guide remedy selection.

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Key Symptoms Often Considered

  • Blisters on lips or around mouth
  • Tingling before outbreak
  • Triggered by fever or sun
  • Burning and itching
  • Crusting and healing
  • Recurrent pattern
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Common Modalities

Generally Worse

  • Sun
  • Fever
  • Cold wind

Generally Better

  • Rest
  • Cool applications
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Remedy Considerations (Educational)

These remedies are commonly referenced in homeopathic literature for conditions with similar symptom patterns. Proper remedy selection requires complete case-taking.

Natrum MuriaticumCommonly Used

Cold sores on lips, after sun, after grief, mapped tongue

Rhus ToxicodendronCommonly Used

Vesicular eruptions, burning itching, restless, worse cold

Hepar SulphurFrequently Indicated

Sensitive to touch, suppurating, worse cold drafts

Arsenicum AlbumOften Considered

Burning better warmth, anxious, restless, offensive

SepiaOften Considered

Around mouth and nose, hormonal, indifferent

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⚠️ Educational Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only. Homeopathic remedy selection requires individualized case-taking by a qualified practitioner. Self-treatment is only appropriate for minor, acute conditions. For chronic or serious conditions, professional consultation is essential. This page does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis.