I get cold sores occasionally and I can feel them starting as soon as I wake up on the morning it is coming up and later it gets really bad and stays around for a long time. Any easy ways to get rid of it that I don't know about?
2006-11-29 10:14:49 · 21 answers · asked by Yoda 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Abreva is the only OTC cold sore medicine that actually protects your healthy cells from the Herpes virus. Thus, if you can apply it at the first sign of a cold sore, you can actually speed the healing process by stopping the virus from attacking more healthy cells.
My aunt gets 2-3 cold sores a year and swears by Abreva. She says that she can sometimes stop an outbreak when she uses it right away.
Good luck!
2006-12-01 01:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by Gator Girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-09 01:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 07:49:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always used a very common kitchen spice - Alum.
Alum is used to turn cucumbers into pickles.
It's safe, stings a little and tastes like aspirin. It heals super duper quick. Try to get it in powder form, as it adheres easier.
You can also use it for opened canker sores, cuts and such.
2006-11-29 10:17:42 · answer #4 · answered by YRofTexas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abrivia Sold at Wal Mart apply 5 times a day
2006-11-29 10:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by brandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I buy a little bottle of zinactin .. they sell in walmart. and it works very well just before the break out.. you can prevent cold sores by taking L- lysine vitamins.
2006-11-29 10:18:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a prescription pill that stop them if you take them right away. There is also creams that help it stop if you start your application as soon as you feel them. The pills are the most effective, if you take them at the right time nothing ever shows up.
2006-11-29 10:17:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice cubes on them soothes the itch/pain. but other than that I have found the very best way is to NOT TOUCH them AT ALL. No creams, NOTHING AT ALL....My last one only lasted 2 DAYS. I couldn't believe it as usually they hang round for a week or so.
2006-11-29 10:18:22 · answer #8 · answered by blahblahblah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lode up on lysine from pharm or health food store or see your doctor about a prescription for antiviral oint or pill.
2006-11-29 10:19:47 · answer #9 · answered by bess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coconut oil works better. Eat two or three spoonfuls daily and also apply some to the spot
2016-03-29 16:18:00 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋