2006-08-16 11:59:59 · 14 answers · asked by caye 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
if it gets bad only a doctor can prescribe you medication.i wouldn't use over the counter medications because they can make it worse.for the cold sores you might want to gargle with salt water.for the ones not in the mouth wash with soap and pat dry.don't put anything on them keep them as dry as possible.if you get oily,sweaty,wash with soap again.dry them out. get medication for them from a doctor.
2006-08-16 12:07:20 · answer #1 · answered by Riss 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-30 22:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-21 20:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. This virus writes itself into your DNA, so for the most part once you start showing chronic symptoms it will never ever go away. The best you can do is control the outbreaks.
Things that people have reported lead to outbreaks include stress, increased exposure to the sun, other viral infections (which is why they're called cold sores), facial injuries, and certain foods such as chocolate, peanuts, and walnuts. Antibotics sometimes also seem to cause outbreaks. None of these are universal, however... the best you can do is try avoiding some and seeing if it helps.
There are many antiviral drugs that help control herpes outbreaks, but I suspect most doctors would think it ridiculous to put you on one for cold sores. There is some limited evidence that low levels of aspirin (125 mg a day) might help to control outbreaks as well, so you can try that if you're desperate.
Hope that helps!
2006-08-16 12:10:57 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you certain that it's a cold sore? Could it be a pimple? Try a product with salycilic acid in it - over the couter...at home remedies : hydrogen peroxide, TOOTHPASTE, believe it or not! (NOT the gel type, but PASTE. Dries it up. Works like a charm.) Might wish to have officially diagnosed, though, as cold sores can be sympomattic of other conditions. Be well.
2006-08-16 12:06:31 · answer #5 · answered by patterson589@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ice them the second that you feel them. Take 1000 mg of Lysine every few hours at first. Use Quantum brand Lysine ointments on the area for the first few days too.
2006-08-16 12:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tea Tree Oil really help, also Carmex
2006-08-16 12:03:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't sound like a cold sore. You may have acne.
2006-08-16 12:05:49 · answer #8 · answered by inmysights93 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure its not a pimple. I didn't know you could get cold sore's on your chin. You learn something new everyday.
2006-08-16 12:04:18 · answer #9 · answered by sixer_chick3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Abreva works best
2006-08-16 12:06:04 · answer #10 · answered by 1 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋