The outbreak causes numerous painful sores on the lips, cheeks and inside the mouth. If mouth sores last longer than one to two weeks. Your doctor will likely prescribe an ointment containing acyclovir, an anti-viral medication used to treat severe herpes virus infections. Try a tannic terminator. The key is getting your child to tell you when he begins feeling a tingling sensation in his lip.
Researchers suspect that tannic acid has anti-viral properties.
He suggests putting an ice cube on the affected spot for five to ten minutes, repeating about once every hour when possible. Lubricate the site. Moisturizing ointments such as petroleum jelly help soothe the pain and prevent cracked and bleeding skin, Dr. Rodu says. Apply them as needed. When a kid has a sore on his mouth, he tends to stop eating and drinking.