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Anyone try tea tree oil on the shringles?

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kiki4747
kiki4747

I tested a little bit on a small one and felt burned for about half an hour. Is it normal?

Do you think it helps for rapid healing?

I also use the zovirax cream at the same time but switching between hours. Do you use the same? How long should it take? Or by how many days should I see the result and see if I should continue or stop using it?

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  • ouch109
    ouch109 kiki4747

    Posted

    I dont know if anything really helps, but i am a huge believer in tea tree oil.

    You could try diluting it with olive oil.

    • kiki474747
      kiki474747 ouch109

      Posted

      How do you use it? Together with the zovirax creme or use it alone? And I saw the skin is kind of red like burn, is it normal like this after using for several times?
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus kiki474747

      Posted

      I love tea tree oil! It does burn a bit at first, but then leaves you feeling cool and itch-free. Best to dilute it with water on a cotton pad and then increase the concentration according to your comfort level once you're used to it. I have only used tea tree oil by itself, so not with an antiviral cream or ointment.
    • ouch109
      ouch109

      Posted

      I have used it internally (vaginally) for what i thought was bv. Turned out it was internal hsv. You can get tea tree oil suppositories that are very soothing and help with inflamation

      It kills yeast too

      I never get lesions so i cant speak to that

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