2007-12-21 01:48:49 · 7 answers · asked by Daisie 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
I have found Abreva works well, it can be found in any drugstore.
2007-12-21 01:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In addition to the other OTC (over the counter) remedies described by other posters, try an ointment or balm containing L-lysine, a naturally occurring amino acid which drastically reduces the time it takes for a cold sore to heal. Taking L-lysine internally can also help prevent them from coming back.
2007-12-21 10:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Vitamin E, zinc,l-lysine topically and take it 1500-3000mg until it crusts over.
There are a host of remedies at this site below.
2007-12-25 05:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by PEACE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that Carmex works very well and clears the cold sores up very quickly. You can also use Anbesol cold sore ointment.
2007-12-21 09:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by jackie_jabar 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Calendula cream/ointment helps, as does tea tree oil.
2007-12-22 05:54:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lysine ointment helps.
2007-12-21 10:54:15 · answer #6 · answered by aumnamashivaaum 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hi ya,
i can tell you from someone who has suffered from them in the past and without any doubt zovirax comes top every time, the sooner you treat it the better even at the tingle stage.
its not cheep but its worth it.
regards,
danny.
2007-12-21 10:03:19 · answer #7 · answered by danny b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋