I have a small cold sore in the corner of my mouth and was wondering if there was anything I could do for it.
Sometimes I get them when I'm really stressed out (and it is finals week next week... so that could definately be a factor) :)
Any suggestions?
2006-09-02 05:06:34 · 14 answers · asked by Kelly S 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
use abreva
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Cold sores generally clear up without treatment. In the meantime, the following steps may provide relief:
* Use creams. Over-the-counter (OTC) creams can provide comfort, but don't expect them to speed healing.
* Take an OTC pain reliever. These include aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others). But don't give aspirin to children. Aspirin may trigger a rare but potentially fatal disorder known as Reye's syndrome.
* Use cold or heat. Try applying ice or warm compresses to the blisters to ease the pain.
* Let it heal. Avoid squeezing, pinching or picking at any blister.
2006-09-02 05:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-01 19:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by Olive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-21 17:18:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr Whitaker's Guide to Natural Healing recommends a salve from Enzymatic Therapy called Herpilyn, which contains lemon balm and is widely used in Europe. Lysine 500 mg three times daily on an empty stomach may help too; it inhibits herpes virus. Finally, get on a good vitamin supplement to build your immunity. Dr Whitaker's excellent book has some great suggestions.
2006-09-03 18:07:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watermelon Frost is available from your local herbalist or Chinese Health Food store. Just one dose of power will clear up a cold sore overnight. It also works on other sores in the mouth and for burns on the body. It costs approximately $3 and is available without a prescription. I always keep some in my medicine cabinet.
2006-09-02 14:05:19 · answer #5 · answered by MAQdragon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is some stuff that I use on my cold sores and it helps the healing and the pain a lot. It comes in a small can that's yellow and white. It's called Carmex. You can pick it up at your local drug store.
2006-09-02 05:12:18 · answer #6 · answered by djpetramw 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In addition to using abreva, take lots of Lysine! These are not just stress related, but happen when you have too much chocolate or nuts - both of which increase the arginine levels in your body. Lysine offsets the arginine.
2006-09-02 05:11:53 · answer #7 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ice the crap out that sucker, numbing it takes the heat out of it which keeps it from growing. abreva doesn't work for me. use this cream called Super L-lysine, you can get it at a all natural food store like Wild Oats Market. you could also take L-lysine in pill form everyday. you can get it in the vitamin section at any grocery store. its just a supplement, not medicine. good luck!
2006-09-02 06:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by Jake D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cover your cold sore with petroleum jelly. Take vitamin B complex and zinc .. that helps to boost your immune system.
Get enough rest.
2006-09-02 05:48:08 · answer #9 · answered by rick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-03 04:31:31 · answer #10 · answered by BL Stunna 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋