that can keep them away n get rid of them? thanx :)
2006-08-08 05:13:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
I hate to buy it because it's expensive for how little you get, but Abreva really makes cold sores go away fast if I use it right when I have one coming. My mom always tried to get me to take lysine on a regular basis, it's supposed to keep them away. I only get them if I'm stressed, sick or my lips get sunburned, so I try to avoid those things.
2006-08-08 05:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by graybear 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Abreva is the best OTC remedy, and Denavir is a good prescription cream, unfortunately I'm allergic to it. Proactiv is for acne and has no effect on cold sores. They're a virus, so you need an antiviral, not an antibacterial.
I believe the FDA now allows Valtrex (a genital herpes medication) to be used for cold sores (oral herpes, yuck, I know). Talk to your doctor, but I believe that a single dose on the day that you feel the tingling is what is recommended, and this will help speed up the healing process. You can ask for a one-shot prescription and then take it when necessary.
2006-08-08 05:24:09 · answer #2 · answered by BB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proactive is the best thing foe ur skin and it's $25
2006-08-08 05:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
abreva works the best
2006-08-08 05:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by watchoutidance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABREVA!
2006-08-08 05:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋