any1 know any good cure for a cold sore ???

Answer 1

heal from within,..antibiotics and topical ointment,..time

Answer 2

Cold sores are caused by a member of the herpes virus family, called herpes simplex. They occur on the lip, or just above or below it, and are caught through close contact (for example, kissing) with someone who has a cold sore. You can't catch cold sores from cups, flannels or towels. Infection usually occurs in childhood when someone's kissed by a family member who has a cold sore. The virus passes through the skin, travels up a nerve and hides in the nerve root until it's activated. When the virus is activated, it travels back to the skin, causing a tingling sensation. When the sore appears, it's itchy, painful and embarrassing because it's so noticeable. After the first attack, some people never have another one; others get them occasionally, while some get them quite often. Many things trigger attacks: colds and flu, menstrual periods, emotional upset, fatigue, bright sunlight and cold winds. Many people know when a cold sore is on its way because they feel a tell-tale tingle. When this happens, applying a cream containing the drug acyclovir (available from chemists without prescription) may help to lessen the duration and severity of the attack. Any pain caused by a cold sore can be eased by applying a cold compress of witch hazel (An extract of the leaves and bark of the Hamamelis virginnia plant ) to the affected area or by taking paracetamol. It's important to always wash your hands after touching the cold sore and avoid putting your fingers near your eyes or around your genital areas.
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Answer 3

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Answer 4

I've had cold sores all my life, I found a simple non medicated cure, this may sounds strange but it works:

- I burn a needle
- peirce the cold sore, use the same needle to poke a hole in a liquid vitamine E caplet apply ever few hours, it goes away in a day or two instead of a week of pain.
- also injest vitamine E daily
- the I use Blistex regularly

Answer 5

Abreeva works very well; however, it stopped working for me. I have a cold sore right now. I went to the doctor for medicine, but it isn't really working. So, i went to wal-mart and decided to try something else. I got Campho- Phenique cold sore treatment gel and it works so well. It was less than $4 and it dries out the sore really well, which is what you want to do to cold sores. Hope this helps!

Answer 6

The best is to go to the doctor and get prescription valtrex or zovirax. That is the best way. If you can't do that, dab it with rubbing alcohol three or 4 times a day and then put Abreeva over it. Don't touch or wash the area as it will spread.

Answer 7

There are many things you can use to clear up a cold sore but the virus is incurable. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Answer 8

After being plagued by them all my life and a having adermatologist tell me it was herpes and prescribing Valtrex witch didn't work, Abreva and Lysine made it worse I tried Benadryl gel at the first tingle. Works great. Virtually cured.

Answer 9

Zovirax cream. You will need a prescription tho, but it works. You have to apply it as soon as it starts however, so it may be too late. But get a tube and have it ready if you get them often.

Answer 10

zovirax by prescription, I get cold sore often and the only thing that h helps them heal and dry up is zovirax. See your doctor for it.