Stupid Coldsore!!?

Question

Qhy do ppl get them? i got my third one in 2 months. what do i do? its become a scab now? what do i do and whats the fastest way 2 get rid of one?
thanx

Answer 1

The fastest way is to treat it with Abreva. Abreva can work before it erupts. You put it on and it prevents the virus from replicating and creating the sore. It will also work on ones that have already erupted and help calm them down and clear up. It's the only over-the-counter treatment that can prevent the sores in this way; the only otc method of preventing the virus from replicating and spreading throughout your skin cells. If you're a sufferer, you will know it's worth the $17 it usually costs. But that small tube also lasts a really long time, because you only put on a tiny bit at a time. It's really worth it to use Abreva, and it really works. But if you'd rather get the sores and just try to work with them, I'd recommend Herpecin-L (which contains Lysine and 14 other herbs, vitamins, etc. plus sunscreen) as the next best thing to use. If you do buy the Abreva (and you should!), keep it in the clamshell plastic it comes in. It will help you keep track of the small tube and also will protect it, since it lasts so long it's likely that without protection or care you'll damage the tube before you use it all up.

Answer 2

Ohh cold sores! They can be as unconfortable as embarrasing.

A cold sore, sometimes called a “fever blister,” is a blister or sore which usually appears on the outside of the lips or mouth. It is different from a canker sore, which appears inside the mouth. Cold sores may appear just once in a person’s life, or return again and again. Before you actually get a cold sore, you may feel a tingling, itching, or burning sensation beneath the surface of the skin, usually around the mouth or base of the nose. This is the first sign of a cold sore, called the prodrome stage.

Cold sores are extremely common – it is estimated that, in the United States,
80%-90% of the population has been infected by the cold sore virus by the time they are 50 years old. Only about 30% of those infected with the virus actually ever get a cold sore.

Cold sores are caused by a virus and are considered a medical condition. Cold sores are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). This virus is part of the same family that causes chickenpox, shingles (herpes zoster), and genital herpes (HSV-2).

Cold sores can be different for each person, but, in general, an outbreak lasts about 7 to 10 days and occurs 3 or 4 times a year. Although experts still don’t know all of the ways a cold sore can be triggered, some of the things that can cause a cold sore include:
Stress, tiredness, or being “run-down”
A cold, fever, or the flu
Exposure to the sun
Hormonal changes, such as from menstruation or pregnancy
Trauma, such as shaving, cuts, dental work, facial/cosmetic surgery

Cold sores are very contagious and can be spread through physical contact. Talk to your healthcare provider about. Maybe you are getting it or giving it to your partner! Be careful, and avoid direct contact with others while you have a scab and 3-5 days after it's gone.

A scab it's a good thing; at this point if you have it, there is no medication that can help you speed up the healing process. I will eventually go away (5-7 more days)

The best way to treat them is taking special medication. The leading brand and very popular is Valtrex, 1gm single dosing (directions might vary depending on each doctor) but is most effective when taking early on (when you feel the tingling sensation, or as soon as it becomes visible)

For future reference, you should take this 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.


I hope your cold sore heals fast, and remember, it is a very common condition, but it is also very easy to treat when done timely.

Answer 3

Go to a health food store and buy the amino acid Lysine. It works wonders on cold sores and other "herpes" virus type sores. Take 4-6 capsules daily to see great results fast. Also, they make an ointment with Lysine that, when used in addition to taking the Lysine tablets, should help a lot. If you suffer frequently from cold sores, you should stay on Lysine all the time (about 2-4 capsules a day). For immedaite relief, try Abreva- I hear it works really well.

Answer 4

In order to get rid of a cold sore fast, try abreva.
it's a little pricey but you only need a little, and it works really fast.
you can find it at CVS or other drugstores like that.


chloe

Answer 5

i agree with blueblue abreva is awsome and over the counter.i get them all the time