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Fever blisters are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Don't freak out when I say this, because this particular virus can be spread without sexual contact. Many people are affected by the herpes virus, and because it is a virus, it cannot be cured. There are ways to treat them, many stores sell over the counter products to help reduce the pain and swelling. DO NOT BITE THE SORE, no matter how bad it may hurt. Apply lip balm whenever possible to prevent your lips from chapping, and refrain from touching the area infected.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoAbreva can be effective, or your doctor can prescribe anti-viral medication such as acyclovir, valcyclovir, or famcyclovir. In addition, you can get topical creams and ointments from your local pharmacy. Ask your pharmacist for recommendations.
Common cold sores are caused by a benign form of Herpes virus (Herpes simplex virus or HSV1). Antibiotics are not effective since they are for killing bacteria only.
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∙ 11y agoCold sores can be treated with over the counter medications which basically simply dry out the cold sore and try to minimize the duration of the herpes virus. Tricks such as sunlight, lemon juice, and zap creams are commonly used to treat the virus but there is no cure and no medicine will cut the outbreak completely.
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How long should you treat a cold sore for?
Until its healed !
How do you remove a cold sore?
Sorry hun but you can't remove a cold sore. Cold sores are caused by a permanent virus. Once you have it you can have beak outs ocasionally through out your lie. But you can treat them with creams and medication.
How do you take off a cold sore?
To treat cold sores at home, it is important to begin treatments at the first sign of a cold sore. You may not be able to prevent them, but early treatment can drastically reduce the severity of a cold sore. Lysine supplements can help to reduce cold sores. Avoid touching them, sharing cups or utensils, or kissing another person, to avoid spreading the virus. Often, cold sores appear with other illnesses, so treat those, too.
What can heal a cold sore?
Over the counter cold sore creams are the best thing to treat a cold sore with. You can also try some home remedies to help hal the sores. Scroll down and you wll see some remedies.
What is the most common way men and women treat and heal mouth sores?
Using a warm or cold compress can be helpful in relieving pain from a cold sore on the mouth. Going to a doctor for a prescription cream is an option that would help treat a mouth sore effectively.
Can you get a cold sore wet?
You can get a cold sore wet.
I am 13 and think i have a cold sore on the corner of mouth Is it a cold sore if I havent kissed anyone if it is how do I treat it?
Go to Walgreens, Rite Aid or your local drug store and buy a bottle of TEA TREE OIL. Put it on your cold sore twice a day until it is gone. It tastes gross but it will help and prevent infection.
What is the medical term for treating a cold sore with laser?
As far as I know cold sores are not treated with lasers, they can get aggravated and or they can still come back even if you do treat it with a laser.
How can you prevent somebody else from getting cold sore?
Cold sores are very contagious during a break out. If you have a visible cold sore then don't share things like utensils or cups when you have a break out. You also shouldn't be kissing any one (specially children) on or around the mouth until the cold sore has completely gone away. You should also know cold sores can also be spread during oral sex. If you give some one oral sex while you have a vsible cold sore you could pass it to your partner's genitals. It's safer to do those things in between break outs or when you have no signs or symptoms of a cold sore.
Is a cold sore a micro-organism?
A cold sore is a micro-organism.
Can you pop your cold sore?
Do not pop the cold sore; it can cause it to spread.
Is a cold sore caused by a bacteria?
A cold sore is caused by a virus.
