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- Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores, Fever Blisters)
- SYMPTOMS include burning and itching about the lips. Blisters will follow
- and then crusted sores. The sores may last for a week or more.
- CAUSES are from a virus infection that may be caused by sunburn, onset of
- menstruation, allergy to certain food or any disease that produces a fever.
- TREATMENT. Petrolatum may help with crusted sores.
- .Itching & burning may be reduced with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol.