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Although there is no medication to remove the cold sore, the polymyxin is an antibiotic which will not work on a viral infection. To help the cold sore, an anti viral medication is needed.
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Does polysporin work on cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus, and polysporin is not active against viruses, so it won't work for cold sores.
What are some treatments for cold sores, particularly in the winter?
I always had good luck with Abreva as a treatment for cold sores. It does work very well in the winter also. You Doctor will give you the best medication for your cold sores.
What antibiotics work on cold sores?
None. Antibiotics are poisons for killing bacteria, they do not work on a virus, which is the causative organism in cold sores (Herpes Simplex Virus). There are anti-viral medications that can be prescribed to help lessen the cold sore symptoms and duration, however, which are: valcyclovir, acyclovir, and famcyclovir
Does lemon juice kill cold sores?
No. Cold sores are from the herpes simplex virus and lemon juice won't help them. Yes, it will burn when you put it on the cold sores, but that is all. I have found that there are over the counter creams that work.
Can amoxicillin help a fever blister?
No, cold sores are caused by a virus (Herpes Simplex) and since amoxicillin is an antibiotic, it would have no affect on the virus. Antibiotics only work to kill bacteria, they are not effective against viral infections. There are anti-viral medicines that can be prescribed for and do help relieve cold sores. Ask your doctor if your cold sore could be treated with an anti-viral.
Does carmax work for cold sores?
Carmex can help sooth the symptoms but it won't do much to help heal the sore faster.
Can you use levocetrizine for cold?
This is more of an antihistimine type of medication, it also helps with allergies and hayfever. It probably won't work for a cold or cold sore. Colds and colds sores are caused by viruses.
Does honey help cold sores?
Yes, and it's a good idea to do so. Manuka honey is made from the Tea Tree, the oil of which is considered to be effective to promote healing, as well as an excellent disinfectant. Honey itself also has these properties, so if you can't get Manuka honey, don't despair --regular honey will do.
Does eating peppers remove cold sores?
No cold sores are a form of heroes which is viral A form of HERPES. There are many drugs for clearing up cold sores. There are also natural supplements that work also. Personally I take 100 mg of lLysine every day and I don't get them anymore. And before I started taking it everyday, when I got a cold sore, I would take 2000 mg every 6 hours and the sore would be gone in three days and never really "erupt" to a nasty looking one.
What are easy tests to see if you have cold sore?
Cold sores are caused by a virus called oral herpes (also known as HSV1), this is easily detected through blood work just talk to your doctor about it.
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Why do you have a cold sore if you are a preteen haven't kissed anyone and haven't shared drinks or utensils?
Cold sores are a form of herpes simplex. there are two types of herpes simplex, primary and secondary. Primary herpes is when you develop canker sores inside your mouth. Cold sores, also called fever blisters are secondary herpes and develop on the outside of the mouth and lips. As a child someone will usually pass herpes simplex (canker sores) to us innocently as a virus passed from adult to child. Later in life, flareups of the virus present as cold sores. Flareups can be triggered by stress, anxiety, cold, fever, injury to the mouth, dental work, food allergy, sunburn on your lips, etc. You can usually tell when a cold sore is developing because of the tingling in the skin in that area. If you start taking Vitamin C as soon as this tingling starts it will heal more quickly. Apply an over-the-counter product to assist in healing and wear lip balm with SPF protection to avoid further cold sores.
