Cold Sores, also known as fever blisters, can be a very annoying thing in a persons life. They are caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus. There are many reasons this virus will surface in the form of cold sores around a persons mouth. Many of them are health or stress related. No matter what the cause though, if you suffer from cold sores it is very important to know how to get rid of cold sores fast.

The number one thing to remember when trying to get rid of cold sores fast is that the most important factor of all is your health. Cold sores tend to form when your immune system is in a weakened state. Here are a few things you can do to keep your immune system functioning properly.

1. Take a good multivitamin. Many peoples immune systems fail because of poor nutrition. That is why it is very important to supplement with a good multivitamin.
2. Avoid too much caffeine. Caffeine is not horrible in moderation but many people get way too much caffeine in their diet and this can contribute to higher stress levels which can also compromise your immune system.
3. Avoid too much alcohol. Alcohol is also not so bad in moderation but your immune system will surely suffer after a night of binge drinking.
4. Take a good L-Lysine supplement. L-Lysine is a very good amino acid that supports healthy skin and lips. This can strongly combat the herpes simplex 1 virus that causes the cold sores to emerge in your lips.
5. Take an extra Vitamin C supplement. Just about all multi vitamins will have vitamin c in them but if your immune system is weak it is good to take an extra vitamin c supplement everyday.
   

Even after implementing all of these above steps, some people will still succumb to getting cold sores though. This is why it is very important in knowing how to get rid of cold sores fast. There are a couple of good treatments out there but some of them are very controversial. Many people buy very expensive over the counter medications like Abreva. This particular product does work pretty good but like I said it is quite expensive.

Other people talk of DMSO creams but these are quite controversial and must be used carefully. People that don't want to use something as strong as DMSO but want to get similar effects usually swear by good ole white tooth paste. These items will dry our the cold sore and help to get rid of cold sores fast.

For a much more complete guide on how to get rid of cold sores fast you can check out the links below.