Re: Cold Sore Remedies?

kze · ‎03-09-2010

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

Reever · ‎03-14-2010

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

madcity411 · ‎03-09-2010

Carmex

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

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.

Dorothy11 · ‎09-14-2011

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.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

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.

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madcity411 · ‎03-09-2010

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!

kitty60 · ‎03-13-2010

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.

wvumountiefan · ‎09-12-2013

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!!

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

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.