How do you get cold sores to go away

How do you get a cold sore to go away?

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When 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

How do you get a cold sore to go away fast?

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I also suffer from cold sores. Abreeva works well, in fact just as well as Denavir, which is prescription. A few times a day, I ice the cold sore for 15-20 minutes, then apply pure lavender oil with a q-tip. Not much and do not get this in …

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Will antibiotics help my cold sores go away?

Q: I’m on antibiotics to help my sinus infection go away, and I was wondering if this would help with my cold sores? Also, what causes cold sores? Other than kissing, I mean. Someone told me that we’re born with the virus, it just shows up in some and not in others.

A: No, antibiotics don’t work for cold sores because they are a virus. I have been getting cold sores for years and the best medication to take for prevention is acyclovir tablets. They cut the length and severity of cold sores in half. Cold sores are caused by loads of different things; colds and flu’s, menstruation, emotional upset and stress, bright sunlight, stomach upset, fatigue, physical injury, and feeling run down. hope this helps.

How can I make these cold sores? go away?

Q: Umm, I have two right next to eachother.But they are on the inside of my lip.Are they considered cold sores or something else??I got them because I was chewing gum and kept biting my lip over and over and they appeared.Yes, I’ve gotten them before but they usually last 2-4 days. These have been here over a week and it’s super annoying. Without buying anything, how can I get them to go away??

A: I get them all the time, and I use BURT’S BEES cooling chapstick, just put it on your finger then put it on the sores. It always works, and it’s not too expesive, you can get it at a drugstore too.Hope that helps!

what makes cold sores go away?

Q: im starting to get a cold sore and i need it t go away really fast. what should i do or use?

A: Cold Sore Treatment :- Avoid touching, scratching, and rubbing cold sores as much as possible. Clean a cold sore using a washcloth and hot, soapy water.Cover cold sores with a petroleum-based product for faster healing.Recognize and avoid your cold sore triggers to prevent and shorten cold sore outbreaks. And finally for cold sores medication visit http://herpes-nomore.com/