An analysis of whether glycolic acid is helpful to cold sores
Cold sores, which often disturbs people's health. Now on the effect of glycolic acid on this disease.

Glycolic acid belongs to the class of fruit acids. There are many studies on its effect on the skin. However, in cold sores, the research remains to be done in depth.

Cold sores, caused by the herpes simplex virus. At the time of onset, blisters appear around the lips, accompanied by pain and itching. Everyone wants to find an effective way to slow down the disease and heal it quickly.

Or someone thinks that glycolic acid has the ability to improve skin texture and promote keratin renewal, and can have a positive effect on cold sores? However, there is currently no conclusive evidence that glycolic acid can directly heal cold sores.

Although glycolic acid has a good effect on ordinary skin care, it can increase skin luster and reduce fine lines. However, the skin on cold sores is special, and its state is different from that of normal skin due to viral infection. The application of glycolic acid may cause skin irritation, which can exacerbate discomfort.

Clinical studies also rarely strongly support the theory that glycolic acid is effective on cold sores. Healers administer treatment, and doe antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir, are effective means proven by practice.

In summary, as far as is known, there is no sufficient evidence to show that glycolic acid has substantial help on cold sores. Those who want to treat cold sores should follow the scientifically verified method and use antiviral drugs instead of glycolic acid rashly to avoid mistaken illness and increase pain.