I had no symptoms of a cold/being sick and a cold sore appeared on my upper lip this morning out of nowhere...anyone know a quick way to get rid of this embarrassing sore or minimize its appearance?
THANKS!
2006-07-25 11:49:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Cold sores arent indications of a cold, nor do you have to have a cold to get them.
They are from the Herpes Simplex 1 virus, which you can pick up from anywhere. Kissing someone (as they are contagious), public water fountains, etc. I believe even touching things like bathroom sinks & restroom facilities, and not having clean hands, then touching the mouth can spread them.
I usually use Carmex on mine. When I know one is coming, I put it on right away, and usually It doesnt show, because the medicine takes care of it before it can fully develop.
2006-07-25 12:02:21 · answer #1 · answered by elmo_schmelmo1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-09 01:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by Melody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-22 05:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Cold sores" really have nothing to do with a cold.
cold sores or fever blisters, are symptoms of the herpes simplex virus. HSV-1 causes lip sores and HSV-2 causes genital herpes.
Abreva does a pretty good job of healing them and keeping them from spreading on your lip (it is contagious). However, you have to really just let it run its course. Usually a week or so.
Prescripstions like valtrex have to be prescribed with in 24 hours, so you need to get to your doctor tomorrow if you want to hurry the process along!
2006-07-25 11:55:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stress, emotions or your relatives. yeah it's heredity too.
There are lots of medicines you can use. Just go to a drug store and take your pick
2006-07-25 11:56:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
herpes simplex. Call a dermatologist, he'll prescribe you valtrex.
2006-07-25 11:52:59 · answer #6 · answered by Krn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋