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Cold sores and fever blisters tend to develop when an individual has a cold or fever, but they also can be triggered by sun exposure, emotional distress, intestinal illness and menstruation. Eliminating all of the sources that can contribute to the onset of cold sores and fever blisters is impossible, but sufferers can condition their lips with products such as Blistex DCT (Daily Conditioning Treatment for Lips) with vitamins A and E and SPF 20 to reduce the sun's impact and limit cracking that can lead to vulnerable lips.
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∙ 12y agoWhen I was little, my mom told me to put Neosporin on it.
you can dry them out with rubbing alcohol and it will lessen the time you have it
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Neosporin is antibacterial, and cold sores are viral, so it will not be effective.
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∙ 11y agoHerbal remedies are great for anything, even cold sores. You can heal your cold sore fast with vitamin C, lemon balm, and other household items that are probably sitting in your house now. Check this article for detailed information on how to do it.
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∙ 11y agoYes; eventually they will go away. It will help if you go to the doctor for a script to put on the sore when it flares up.
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∙ 13y agoYes. However, cold sores are caused by the herpes virus, which never actually goes away completely, even if an individual cold sore does.
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How long do it take for a cold sore to go away?
A cold sore can last up to 2 weeks. If you treat them when they are just erupting, you may reduce their severity and duration. Although cold sores are caused by viruses, using topical antiseptics may reduce the incidence of other, secondary infections in the open skin.
What tea will make cold sores go away?
If you have a cold sore, you should probably go get it checked out instead of using tea to get rid of it. Go to Rite-Aid or Wal-Mart to get cold sore medication.
What is the typical treatment for cold sores?
Typically a cold sore will go away on its own. The only real treatment is to apply a cold compress to it or take Tylenol if painful. Otherwise a doctor can prescribe a cream specifically targeted for the Herpes virus that causes cold sores.
Can making out with a person who gets canker sores give you canker sores?
No. I have canker sores and have never kowingly given some one canker sores. Canker sores are not caused by the same thing that causes cold sores and as far as I know they are not contagious. But to be on the safe side avoid kissing this person until their canker sores go away.
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
Do you get cold sores from the wind?
You don't get cold sores from the wind.
Are cold sores contagoues?
Cold sores are very contagious.
Are cold sores airborne?
Cold sores aren't airborne.
How long does it take lysine to work?
Cold sores generally go away in seven to ten days. It's not clear whether lysine will change that time.
Does polysporin work on cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus, and polysporin is not active against viruses, so it won't work for cold sores.
Do they have cold sores in South America?
They do have cold sores in South America.
Can you get cold sores from hsv-2?
You can get cold sores from hsv-2.
