The remedies indicated for the treatment of sores are intended to help reduce pain, facilitate the healing process and eliminate bacteria that develop in the wound, which can appear in various places of the oral mucosa, such as the lips, tongue and throat.
Treatment is generally not necessary, as cold sores usually clear up on their own within a few days, however if the cold sore does not clear up in a week or two or is very large or very painful, it may be necessary to resort to the medication.
- As the cause of thrush is unknown.
- Treatment is usually done only to relieve pain.
- Speed up the healing of thrush.
- Reduce the frequency and severity of its onset.
- And prevent the development of infections.
These are gel or spray remedies, which when applied form a protective film, or adhesives, that act protecting the affected area, reducing friction and allowing temporary pain relief.The example of protective remedy is Omcilon A Orobase.
Topical local anesthetics, such as procaine or benzocaine, work by temporarily reducing pain.Examples of remedies against thrush with local anesthetics in the composition are Aftliv, Hexomedine, Bismu Jet and Amidalin, for example.
Polycreafene is also used to treat thrush, due to its healing properties. An example of a drug with polycresulene in the composition is Albocresil in gel or solution. See how to use and what are the contraindications of this medicine.
Rinse with oral cleaners or apply an antiseptic gel locally, such as chlorhexidine or triclosan, for example, prevents the development of infections in the area.Examples of products with antiseptics in the composition are Perioxidin, Oral-B Colutory or Colgate Colgate, for example.
In more severe cases, where the cold sore is very large and persists for a long time, it may be necessary to resort to the use of topical corticosteroids, such as triamcinolone, clobetasol or fluocinolone, for example, but only on medical recommendation. Examples of remedies that contain corticosteroids in the composition are Omcilon or Oral Mud.
The sucralfate solution can also be used to treat foot-and-mouth disease, as it has a protective effect, helps reduce pain and accelerates the healing of sores and mouth ulcers.Sucralfato is marketed as Sucrafilm.
Amlexanox is an anti-inflammatory that helps relieve pain and decrease the size of the injury.
Generally, the products used in the treatment are accompanied by adhesion enhancing agents, which adhere better to the coating, since the usual medicines are easily eliminated by saliva, making it difficult to contact with the ulcer.
The exact cause of cold sore development is not yet clear and can occur in adults or children. Possible causes include minor local injuries, such as the use of orthopedic or brushing devices, allergies to any food or medicine, gastroesophageal reflux, stress, vitamin C deficiency, folic acid, iron and zinc, or certain infectious or systemic diseases.
Therefore, if cold sores occur frequently, for treatment to be effective, it is important to consult a family doctor or dentist to investigate and treat these situations.In severe cold sores, the use of topical medications may not be sufficient and your doctor may need to prescribe systemic medications, such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc., for treatment to be effective..
Measures that may be taken to prevent thrush include
Also, heat should be avoided, as it promotes bacterial growth.