I just started to get one today, so i put Aveeno on it before it blows up like the world trade. Will it start to go down since I put medicine on it? now that i put medicine on it, how long is it contageous for? b/c ill be bullsh*t if i dont get any action this week cuz of a coldsore!!!
2006-12-05 05:44:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You probably contracted herpes simplex A. Congratulations.
2006-12-05 05:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by Icebot 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-21 05:42:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cold sore is actually a Herpes outbreak (not the sexual kind). As I understand, as long as it is an open sore, it'll be contagious. So don't kiss anyone. There are many over the counter medicines (like Herpecin) that are in Chap-Stic like containers that should help you, and make it go away quicker. Go to a drug store or even Wal-Mart, and you should be able to find something to help you out. Best of luck to you.
2006-12-05 06:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cold sore, simple Herpes virus. Goes through a series of stages, about five. No matter what you do, it still has to go through the stages but, you can make it easier or, you can make it hard, it's up to you. I use Carmex, you can get a variety of lip balms from the pharmacy but, don't share them. I find my grand kids sneaking mine, I even have a little six year old that will eat mine.
2006-12-05 07:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best medicine is to use abreva,it heals the quickest and and the sore is contagious for about a week if i were you i wouldn't kiss or have oral sex because it could make your partner get herpes down there
2006-12-05 05:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by kimberly s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think until it's visable. Even if it is not an open wound, kissing may cause it to break the skin. So it's best to just hold off if you don't want your partner to get on... I get them too, they suck!
2006-12-05 05:47:32 · answer #6 · answered by I carry your heart with me... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that a cold sore is a form of herpes? It will always be contagious, whether it is present or dormant.
2006-12-05 05:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by jasonheavilin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well if you put salt in warm water (dont burn your mouth) it will help with the healing prosses, always works for me its usually gone withing a couple hours- a day
2006-12-05 05:48:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋