2006-07-13 05:42:00 · 7 answers · asked by poptart 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Without hesitation, ABREVA over the counter cream. BUT it must be used in a very specific way (I have found): when you feel a tingling or burning in an area around the lips (but before you can see it), start putting it on then and every several hours thereafter until the tinging/burning goes away - this way you prevent it ever breaking out. I find this much more successful and also conscienciable than an oral prescription, especially beause of side effects. The ABREVA instructions also have a list of typical things that can bring on an attack such as too much sun and not just stress. Good luck!
2006-07-13 05:50:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Know It All by Milton Bradley 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-04 09:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by Patsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-22 07:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abreva is pretty good, probably the best you can get without a perscription.
Also, here is a home remedy trick I've learned over the years...right when you feel the tingle before the cold sore appears, apply ice to the area for about 15-20 minutes. This will help the cold sore not be as bad as it would have been and also heal quicker.
2006-07-13 05:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by Joe Stephens 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
abreva, apply whenyou first start noticing that tingle or itchy feeling about 4 times a day. this stuff works very well.
2006-07-13 05:46:22 · answer #5 · answered by anissia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they say that new stuff abreva is good, I haven't had a coldsore since it came out. I usually use carmex when I am out and camphophenic ehen I am home.
2006-07-13 06:19:55 · answer #6 · answered by Grandma Susie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abreva
it's expensive but sooooo worth it. immediately apply it to the area where you feel one developing.
good luck!
2006-07-13 05:45:08 · answer #7 · answered by Cassor 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋