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Cold Sore Remedies?

Plaid Pants — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 23:17:09 GMT

I have a HUGE cold sore on my lower lip, and the itching is driving me crazy, not to mention it looks ugly.

Ugh!

I know not to touch it, and I haven't, but what are some home remedies that I can do to make it go away?

TIA!!!

Re: Cold Sore Remedies?

lolakimono — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 23:21:10 GMT

I have had these FOREVER!

My favorite, at the first sign, is Campho-Phenique with DRYING ACTION.

Other remedies-

witch hazel

ice cubes on the area

wetting a wooden match and using the sulphur tip like a Qtip (burns like %*$#)

This is good too-

Also, take the supplement L-Lysine as soon as you feel it coming and keep taking it until it goes away.

Re: Cold Sore Remedies?

lolakimono — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 23:25:55 GMT

Also, check out your diet and make sure the ratio of lysine to arginine is in check. Here is a sample chart of foods and their makeup.

http://www.dynamiclear.com/herpes-blog/diet-lifestyle-tips/chart-of-lysine-vs-arginine-in-common-foods/

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Jersey Born — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 23:30:34 GMT

Coconut oil!!!!! Get a small jar of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, use a Q-tip to gently apply the semi-solid oil, and voila! The lauric and caprylic acid in coconut fight against that particular virus. I know someone who has tried this, and claimed it worked. Keep reapplying the oil several times a day.

Please report back to let everyone know how it worked for you.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=10514348

Good luck!

Re: Cold Sore Remedies?

Mom2Dogs — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 23:51:34 GMT

It might be to late but when I can 'feel' the sore starting I hold an ice cube on my lip and I know I have stopped the sore from erupting....it cannot hurt to try it now. Those things are sooo ugly....and painful

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Shelbelle — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 23:58:19 GMT

Abreva and Oragel both make products for this. Also take the L Lysine supplements and use the ointment. Keep in mind that they do tend to linger.

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lolakimono — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:02:00 GMT

OP, I don't know where you live, but stay out of the sun too until it heals.

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RedTop — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:26:11 GMT

The only thing that works for me, is to attack the virus with both oral and topical Zovirax. When this nasty virus activates in my body, it is not unusual for me to develop multiple blisters, which the oral medication takes care of. I don't waste my time with anything other than the prescription stuff.

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Lila4Now — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:53:01 GMT

Zovirax cream works, but it's a prescription. If you want something over the counter, Abreva works well for me. Heals them up faster than anything else that's over the counter. You can find it at Wal-Mart, or any pharmacy.

http://www.abreva.com/cold-sore-products/abreva-cream/

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January121 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 01:02:06 GMT

For me, if I get a cold sore, it means a bad cold is on its way! ... I usually use Campho Phenique in the yellow box ... it always works for me but, it takes a few days for the cold sore to go away

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kze — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 01:48:49 GMT

Abreva works really fast for me. I keep it on hand and use it as soon as I feel that tingle.

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Reever — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 02:16:33 GMT

I use the old fashioned standby. Gargle with warm saltwater 4x a day.

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madcity411 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 02:21:46 GMT

Carmex

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blackhole99 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 02:30:45 GMT

Melaluca tea tree oil and essential oil of lavender (lavendula) topically several times a day will clear up anything. Just a drop each on the end of a qtip and apply after every meal and before bed.

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Dorothy11 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 02:44:14 GMT

I've had cold sores my whole life and the only thing that has been effective is Abreva. I carry it in my purse always. If I start to feel a tingle , I start applying it. It greatly reduces the spread and heals the blisters in a few days, rather than weeks.

Even though yours is in full eruption, I still recommend it. You can pick it up at any drugstore for about $20.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 02:45:46 GMT

if you have any vodka in the house it works well on cold sores.....just take a bit and dip a q-tip in it and apply.

i also think carmex is a great product to always carry around.

Re: Cold Sore Remedies?

madcity411 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 03:08:03 GMT

On 2/14/2015 sunshine45 said:
if you have any vodka in the house it works well on cold sores.....just take a bit and dip a q-tip in it and apply.

i also think carmex is a great product to always carry around.

Good idea with the vodka....DH drinks it however...so NO cold sores for him!

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kitty60 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 03:26:19 GMT

I always had problems with cold sores. As soon as I feel one coming on I use alcohol applied with a q tip and continue until I know longer feel it. I have tried all the over the counter remedies and some prescriptions and none of them worked. Since I have used the alcohol I seldom get them.

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wvumountiefan — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 04:26:39 GMT

I've suffered with getting cold sores since I was like 3. I tried Valtrex when it first came out and OMG. I take 1,000mg as soon as I feel it coming on and it never amounts to anything. I know it's prescription, but it cost me $5 with my copay. I wish that drug was around when I was in high school. I would get huge ones, and so embarrassing. I'm telling you there's no other drug like it. Zovirax was ok till this came out, but with Zovirax you have to take a lot more pills in a days time. It's the best $5 I've ever spent!!

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Nonametoday — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 04:42:09 GMT

On 2/14/2015 RedTop said: The only thing that works for me, is to attack the virus with both oral and topical Zovirax. When this nasty virus activates in my body, it is not unusual for me to develop multiple blisters, which the oral medication takes care of. I don't waste my time with anything other than the prescription stuff.

or Valtrex.