2007-05-27 11:45:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Ok, I spelt it wrong! Cold Sores.
Oh and cornflake#1 I have had my cold sore for like a month now. Is that normal?
2007-05-27 12:11:11 · update #1
Abreva (cold sores). See link.
2007-05-27 11:48:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
DON'T put toothpaste on it - that's an old wifes tale. The cold sore only lasts for about 10 days max. Just concentrate on staying healthy & upbeat.
Herpes simplex (no it's not that one) is commoner than you think - it makes an appearance and then (thank God) it gets better. It is a recurring virus with no cure, but it only lasts for a very small length of time. (something like 7 - 10 days usually)
Keep the virus to yourself (personal disease control). While the virus is visible (or tingling) don't share anything that touches either your own or other peoples lips. SORRY NO KISSING (RULE #1). You can resume kissing when the virus is no longer visible.
Don't fall for any of the commercial stuff these snake-oil salesmen are peddling - they haven't cracked it yet either, and they just want to make a quick buck from you while you are at your most vulnerable.
Cheer up - it'll be gone soon
toodle-pip
2007-05-27 12:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by cornflake#1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sores?
Zovirax or those patches.
As for what cornflakes said, the virus that causes cold sores and genital herpes are the same. Well there are two types, one is more common with cold sores, one genitally. It is really common though.
2007-05-27 12:11:10 · answer #3 · answered by sparkle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi i have just got a cold sore this weekend and i bought a pack of patches that you put on the spot. i was very sceptical about it all but they are marvellous i even went out for a drink last night and didn't feel self conscious at all. brill i have just looked and it is called compeed quite expensive but well worth it
2007-05-27 11:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Never had them, but Zovirax (dont know the spelling) is supposed to be the best.
As for Saws, just put the tools back in the shed!
2007-05-27 11:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by Ylang-Ylang 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cold sores don't last that long. You may have a secondary bacterial infection, usually this is staphylococcal. See your GP, if he thinks this is the case antibiotics may be the answer.
2007-05-27 17:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honey - stops the itch
toothpaste - that burns
Apparently liquorice contains an ingredient that makes the go away
or try these new patches, haven't tried but I heard it works...
2007-05-27 11:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by Snake Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zovirax or if you have nothing else after shave or toothpaste, and buy Zovirax in the am.
2007-05-27 11:54:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take it you mean cold sores?
try a little toothpaste and leave it over night
2007-05-27 11:50:10 · answer #9 · answered by MRS.R. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
best ever method is to be neat vodka on it. It works a treat and will be dried up by the morning
2007-05-27 11:51:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋