2006-12-09 13:25:47 · 9 answers · asked by jerrri 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
go to the drug store and check out all the different products. I don't suffer from them myself but I read once that taking the herb lysine which can be found in health food stores and drug stores, PREVENTS them from occurring.
2006-12-09 13:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by Meems 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't not fast. A cold sore has to go through five stages before it finally dries up and goes back into the nerves system, where it waits for next time.
You can use Carmex, a lip Balm with a medication in it to ease to pain but you can't rush it.
2006-12-09 21:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rinse with diluted hydrogen peroxide. Dilute it with an equal amount of water. It took care of mine in a few days. It may be more difficult and less effective if the cold sore is outside of your mouth, but they sell Abreva for that.
2006-12-09 21:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abreva works great, most effective when applied as soon as you find out you got a cold sore.
2006-12-10 01:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by cakecraze 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zoverax is the best for getting rid of them, but I *think* you need a prescription....Not sure. I would look for it at the drug store.
2006-12-09 21:34:50 · answer #5 · answered by Jacqui D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just feel like you're getting it but it hasn't actually erupted yet hold an ice cube in a cloth directly against it for two (yes, two) hours (yes, hours) straight and it will just go away.
2006-12-09 21:32:47 · answer #6 · answered by MARY H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Abreva, available at your drug store. It used to be a prescription medication.
2006-12-09 21:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abreva is supposed to work?
Don't know... I have never had one. I have other kinds of skin problems...
2006-12-09 21:33:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
EAT YOGURT AND DRINK LOTS OF ORANGE JUICE
2006-12-09 21:28:07 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋