hey, I need some Help. I wanted to know what is the best thing to put on your lip when you have a cold sore. I am putting Abreeva on the sore, but lips are really chapped. I recently tried carmex and and burts beeswax lip chap, but it seems to have made it whorse and spread it more throughout my lip. i jus wanna lock myself in my house til this heals. what a nightmare.
2006-08-22 13:22:53 · 16 answers · asked by redgurlasu 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Ask the Pharmacist.
2006-08-22 13:24:52 · answer #1 · answered by protos2222222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have suffered from cold sores on and off my whole life (thanks mom!) The best thing I've found to get rid of them is Witch Hazel. I used to get this stuff from the doctor that worked really well,I was reading the product info and the main active ingreediant in it was Witch Hazel. So I just started using Witch Hazel and it worked the same. The cold sore usually clears up in a couple days. It also helps with the pain. It's not good to use any sort of lip balm on a cold sore as it will mega spread them. Also you shoud throw away any makeup that has come in contact with the cold sore as it is now contaminated and will continue to infect you. good luck:)
2006-08-22 20:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by lex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the sore is on your lower lip and not on your top lip, you may be a lip chewer. If so, stop chewing your lower lip and the sores will stop.
In your case, if you are chewing both lips then stop it, otherwise seek medical attention.
I'm sure Abreeva has it's place, but it's a heavily marketed product which is just not necessary in some cases.
2006-08-22 21:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by Colin J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carmex does nothing for me. I use something called Lysine+ made by Quantum. I bought it at a local pharmacy(Rite Aid). Also something that really helps me if I have cold sores or cancar sores is Lysine. You can get that in the vitamin section of a pharmacy. It comes in pill form. Take more than it says to take. Your problem should be gone in a day or two max!!
2006-08-22 20:34:29 · answer #4 · answered by Babsi71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have3 a sure fire way to get rid of them
i swear it seems unethical but it does work
when you feel the first bump and it starts to break through
take a pin break the skin and release all the pressure then use an alchol based after shave and dab this on the sore do this for about 2 days and it will be gone only look like small zit i swear
2006-08-22 20:27:34 · answer #5 · answered by mc_1_2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a combination of this stuff called zilactin on the sore and carmex on the rest of my lips. Remember that it is herpes and it spreads so if you touch the applicator tip to the sore and then the rest of your lips it will def. spread.
2006-08-22 20:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by DVSKITTEN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try washing mouth with warm salt water several times for a couple of days. That is an old caribbean secret. May sting. Works great.
2006-08-22 20:28:18 · answer #7 · answered by Une F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was gonna suggest Carmax, but if it didn't work . . . Maybe you didn't put enough on. Also, when your lips are really chapped, that sometimes mean that you're dehydrated. Go drink some water!
2006-08-22 20:30:04 · answer #8 · answered by summerlover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a little tea tree oil. Seems to heal all sores up quickly.
'nuff said?
2006-08-22 20:29:40 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epson salts is the best wet it dab it on your lip. it will burn but it will dry up over night.
2006-08-22 20:25:44 · answer #10 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋