I asked how to get rid of a cold sore One answer was Preperation H. I am wondering if anyone has tried this and if it works or the person who answered is on something???
2006-08-30 09:53:03 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Tea tree oil works best and it is not carcinogenic like bleach. The pain stops immediately and jump starts the healing.
2006-08-30 15:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by Know it all 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is a natural product you can buy in health food stores called "Colloidal Silver" that is great for all kinds of things. but it works better than anything I've ever used other than a RX. when you first start feeling the tingling, put some on a Q-tip and and apply. do this a few times a day, and it will prevent it from even breaking out. this stuff is like a natural anti-biotic. it will stop cuts from bleeding when applied. and you can also take it internally for infections, or if you're prone to colds and flu, they make it with Echinacea. i buy it that way so i can use it for sores or colds and flu. it's kind of pricey, but it's also sold in small bottles so you can see how it works for you.go to a health food store and ask for some info. or get an 800# off a bottle and call and ask the company about it. it really does work, and it'll last you forever. good luck
2006-08-30 20:14:08 · answer #2 · answered by LEJIANE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preperation X is for Hemeroids not cold sores. I can tell you one thing that is definetly not the stuff to use. Try getting some Viractin that really works good. It has taken mine away in less than 2 days.
2006-08-30 10:01:46 · answer #3 · answered by Mickey S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a paste of bake soda ( Arm & Hammer) and aply it on the cold sore, it will hurt at first for some time however it will dry that thing up and you will be good to go sooner than you think. Yes i have tried it and it does work.
2006-09-03 08:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by Montee P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preperation H is for hemroids.. someone was probably just being a smart A**!! Get a percription of Valtrex (for genitial herpes) it works better than anything I have ever tried!! Also.. put rubbing alcohol on a q-tip and put it on the sore.. it burns but it dries it up fast!! then put campho on it!!
2006-08-30 09:58:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are specific medications you can get at the pharmacy that are not prescription. Go ask someone there what you can use and they will show you the brands available.
2006-08-30 09:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by diturtlelady2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
L-Lysine is known to keep the herpes virus at bay. You'll need to take it everyday, though. Recommend a capsule form.
2006-08-30 16:40:58 · answer #7 · answered by Jack Meoff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USE ABREVA!!!! no kidding it works 100% takes like a day or two but then it disappear!
2006-08-30 10:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PH is on something!!! There are over the counter meds for this!
2006-08-30 10:00:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister in law told me yrs ago to put bleach on it as soon as you feel it coming on. i did and it works.
2006-08-30 12:17:15 · answer #10 · answered by robyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋