why do we get coldsores???

Question

i have two at the moment.i do have cold and feel really run down.i am gutted as i hardly ever get them.and what is the best cream to get rid of them???

Answer 1

Holly C seemed to answer most of your question. However, if the coldsore 'bursts or erupts' i.e., it's not just a lump anymore, perfume can dry it out. It's very painful but it works eventually. When you first feel a coldsore though I've found Zovirax is good if you catch it quick enough. Don't kiss anyone though (I presume it's on your lips) otherwise you will pass it on. Unfortunately once you've got the virus it doesn't leave your system.
Happy coldsores ... :-(

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Please don't get scared by the word herpes. I had cold sores all the time when I was younger, but probably haven't had one in at least 5 years. The herpes simplex virus is passed from your mother through the blood while you are in the womb. The way the virus spreads from person to person is by a cold sore that is open and oozing coming into contact with a mucous membrane of another person. A remedy I use is a styptic pencil which is an alum product that is used to stop bleeding. It is used by some people on shaving cuts. When you first feel the cold sore coming on, wet the pencil and gently run the end around the sore. It helps to let the water sit on it for a while and let it thicken. When it dries, it will feel puckered. It tastes bitter, but worth it. It can be reapplied as needed. This has kept my cold sores from blistering at all and also helps with the pain. I don't know much about Zovirax, but I do know that it is used for viral conditions. If the sore does blister and burst, Carmex is very good to use until the sore is gone.

Answer 4

Why do we get anything?

Cold sores are a viral infection with herpes simplex virus. It is probably spread mostly by lip to lip contact. (Kissing!) A large percentage of the population has the antibody. Despite having antibodies we don't seem to readily develop immunity and the problem recurs when we are run down. It also flares up in UV light so sunlight and reflected sunlight in snow may set it off.

Specific anti-viral ointments like zovirax help, but only if applied at the onset. In severe episodes prescribed oral ant-viral drugs are used.

Answer 5

you get coldsores if you are somewhere is cold then you go were is hot and they staterd growing cause you were on cold then left to the hot temperature. Hepercin helps alot to get rid of them

Answer 6

good old fashioned tcp but a bit on some tissue or cotton wool and hold it onto the cold sore for 10 mins repeat after a few hours

Answer 7

I used to suffer really bad with them, I tried all the creams and just go nowhere with them. I then went to my doctor who prescribed me some tablets, they were zovirax tablets and these really cleared them up well, and I hardly suffer with them now. I havn't had a really bad flare up sincee I took those tablets which was around 12 years ago.

Answer 8

Cold Sores are a form of herpes. They come out when you are stressed out.

There are creams such as herpicin that help to get rid of them. Your health care provider can get you something prescription to get rid of them also.

There are also some home remedys that claim to help http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/supplements/a/ColdSores.htm

Answer 9

A cold sore is a form of herpes simplex.
Factors that can activate a cold sore or fever blister
* infections (i.e. colds)
* over exposure to sunlight
* fever
* refined sugars
* stress
* fatigue
* hormonal changes

Answer 10

well, dear i hate to break it to you, but you've got herpes. probably herpessimplex1. thus meaning its a virus...b/c its a virus, treatment is practically impossible and the virus just has to run its course. Of course you can get prescriptions if its persistant, but over the counter methods help just about the same.