How do you get rid of cold sore

･ 1 Cold sore outbreak is the “herpes simplex virus”; either Type 1 or Type 2. Both create the same cold… ･ 2 Cold sore symptoms: include but not limited to fever, swollen lymph glands, headache and sore throat… ･ 3 Ice. It is…

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Increase your intake of Vitamin C Maybe but that sounds more prevention. Blot with bleach and it doesnt hurt your skin. The virus will be dead in it’s tracks Better yet, “Cold sore” might refer to any number of lesions. See a doct…

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Any kind of stress can cause a flare up of cold sores. You can also get an attack if your immune system is weakened such as when you have a cold or have just recovered from a cold. Spending too much time in the sun and becoming dehydrated i…

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What is the quickest way to get rid of a cold sore(fever blister)?

Q: I have two. One on the top lip and one on the bottom lip and I believe they are from my face being sunburnt. Does that make me ugly now? Should I even socialize while I look like this?

A: Sorry, you can not get rid of cold sores. They heal themselves. You could put over the counter meds on them to help them heal a little faster, but other than that they heal when they heal. Do not pick them and them them alone. You just need to live with it and they will go away before you know it.

How to get rid of a cold sore?

Q: I have a cold sore on the left edge of my mouth. How do you get rid of cold sores? I’ve used chap stick, but it doesn’t seem to be working. How do you prevent getting cold sores?

A: cold sores are caused by HSV I. outbreaks usually are brought on by stress or illness. prevent those, and you should have fewer outbreaks. there is an amino acid called L-Lysine that you can buy in the vitamin section of most drugstores that helps control outbreaks. 2000 mg a day for prevention and 4000 mg a day if you feel one coming on, or actually have one. this will shorten the duration of the outbreak. I’ve also heard Abreva works topically but it is a bit expensive. you should talk to a doctor before taking any medication however. chapstick will never work, unfortunately.

How do you get rid of Cold Sore Scars?

Q: I had a huge cold sore about 3 weeks ago, and it finally cleared up, but it left a scar!!! Anyone know anything to help get rid of the scar?

A: A simple treatment helps scars. Get Castor oil, soak a peice of cotton flannel, cover the scar at night. Use whatever covering you have to to keep from making a mess. You can reuse the cloth until it gets rather bad looking, then start a new one. In a week or so you should see some improvement. In a month or so it will be gone. (timing varies with the size of the scar, and from person to person)