does anybody have any home remedy's for cold sores?

Question

my granddaughter is 6 years old and has a problem with cold sores. they can be so painful. just trying to find something that maybe i have missed using on them.

Answer 1

you wanna dry them up and get them over their blistery period so they will heal.

If they are on the outside of her mouth (important that you don't do this if they are on the inside or up her nose)

put rubbing alcohol on them seven or eight times a day, or just about as often as you think about it. Use a cotton swab to dab it on and let it air dry,

The sore will dry up in about a day and a half, and THEN you can use whatever you like for the dry chapped lips she might have then. I like Mentholatum because it feels minty on.

Remember, the goal is to DRY it up. Don't use lip balm on the sore until the blister is dried up.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Different people have different triggers for cold sores. The best remedy is to prevent them breaking out in the first place, so find your daughter's triggers. Common ones are stress, compromised immune system (recently sick), UV light (wear lipbalm with sunblock), and the amino acid arginine (high levels in nuts and chocolate). What works for me to avoid the sores or shorten their duration and limit their size is the amino acid lysine. You can buy this at a health food store or grocery/pharmacy over the counter. Talk to your daughter's pediatrician about a correct dose, as she is very young. If your dr. is skeptical, get a second opinion from a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy). They specialize in more natural healing methods.

Answer 4

Applying ice (for 5-10 minutes each hour) during the tingle stage will lower the temperature of the tissue where the cold sore is forming...This temp. reduction will reduce the areas metabolic rate, and therefore, in turn, will stifle the cold sore's development...
Intermittent application of ice to a cold sore can act as a numbing agent and therefore lesson its pain and itching...

Answer 5

You can take steps to guard against cold sores - to prevent them from occurring and to prevent the virus from being passed to other parts of your body or to other persons:

Use a lip moisturizer regularly to prevent your lips from becoming dry or chapped.
Try to avoid cold sore triggers such as stress or overexposure to the sun.
Limit your exposure to the sun or UV lamps, and always use a sunscreen lip balm with an SPF of at least 15.
During times of high stress, consider trying relaxation therapy.
Keep your immune system strong by maintaining a healthy diet and getting enough sleep.
Avoid kissing and skin contact with people, especially children, while blisters are present.
Avoid sharing food, cups/glasses/cans, utensils and towels when blisters are present.
Keep your hands clean - wash them frequently to avoid passing on the virus or infecting other areas of your body.

Answer 6

Apply cider vinegar with a cotton ball. It'll sting something fierce, but the cold sore will clear up.

Answer 7

Cold Sores..... AKA Herpes simplex something or another... go see a Doctor he will give you a prescription of Valtrex. Then again it could be HPV, there is no medication for that.

I would also look into your grandchild being molested by some adult male in her life.

Answer 8

dab a little peroxide with the end of q-tip.
it may tickle but will not burn.

There is over the counter medicine. (Orajel multi-action) Not sure if it is approved for 6 yr old. Be sure to read label and/or double check w/ doctor. Some Dr.Offices do not charge to speak w/ Nurse.

Answer 9

I use this stuff Campho-Phenique some gel you put on it, works great for me. It's not a home remedy though. But it works!

Answer 10

Dr's can write you a prescription.....that's most effective.