29 Home Remedies to Get Rid Of Cold Sores

3. Milk

It may come as a surprise to some but milk actually helps the healing process of cold sores, as well as help deal with pain. This is due to the immunoglobulins that are found in milk that are also known to prevent viruses like herpes. Milk also contains lysine, which can aid in lessening the chances of cold sores to occur in the first place. Soak one cotton ball in a teaspoon of milk and put it directly on the cold sores. Leave it on the affected area for at least 10 minutes then wipe it away with a clean cloth and water to make sure all traces of milk are removed. Do this a few times a day until the cold sores heal completely.