i have a huge, very noticeable cold sore and i have a date with my boyfriend today. got any tips for hiding/healing it??
2006-08-24 04:52:22 · 8 answers · asked by abigail 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
you have herpes
there is no cure
maybe you should think about not spreading it
otherwise try abreva
2006-08-24 05:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by jasonalwaysready 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold sores are very unpleasant, and most treatments on the market (like Abreva) recommend that you use them at the first sign of the sore, not when it's full-blown. I would not recommend covering it in foundation or concealer, because you could infect it by putting those chemicals on it. If you really can't stand for your boyfriend to see you with the cold sore, maybe you should consider canceling the date. Or if you think he can still appreciate your company, maybe the two of you can just stay in for the night so you don't have to go out with your cold sore. (I only assume this is an issue for you because you're asking. In general, there's no reason to hide yourself away when you have a cold sore, if you don't have a problem with who sees you.) Hopefully, it will go away in a few days. Good luck!
2006-08-24 04:58:59 · answer #2 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink A LOT of orange juice, eat a lot of raw onions and garlics. Thats the best natural healer. Vitamin C pills os an alternative. Drink lots of plain water. Get well soon !
2006-08-24 05:12:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear a Hot dress and he will not Notice/Mind the sore,
.. in other words don't worry about the sore till his testosterone is soaring!!
2006-08-24 06:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by Dr.Gagan Saini 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use camphor to heal it. Do not put any makeup or consealer on it because it will make it worse in the long run!
2006-08-24 04:59:17 · answer #5 · answered by pamphetamine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm gonna suggest Car-Mex (camphor) and try some ibuprofen (Advil) as it is a anti-inflammatory. Good Luck
2006-08-24 05:16:05 · answer #6 · answered by jj4773 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some herpicin its at wal mart
2006-08-27 12:32:47 · answer #7 · answered by LISSA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CarMex - That's the good stuff.................................................
2006-08-24 05:04:34 · answer #8 · answered by 8upcoaldigger69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋