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Blistex is meant for blisters instead of cold sores. However, it has been known to sooth the sores due to the same soothing properties used for blisters. Depending on the strain of cold sore, the blistex will probably help, however it isn't recommended.
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What's better for cold sores blisters or Carmen?
Anbesol is really a great medicine for cold sores.
Which works better burt's bees or blistex and how do i get rid of cold sores?
i personally think blistex. burts bees works pretty good to, but blistex works 2x better. my lips get very very chapt during the winter, vaseline works great to. when you first put on blistex it even feels more soothing!! so for chapt lips i would defenettly use blistex, but when it comes to sores i would use vaseline
Can eye drops help cold sores?
Eye drops won't help cold sores.
How many different uses does Blistex have?
Blistex is a balm designed for use on the lips to sooth sore and chapped skin. They also make a product which works against cold sores. Apart from these applications there really is no further use for this product.
Is amoxicillin good for cold?
Amoxicilllin is useless against cold sores. Amozycillin helps to kill infectious bacteria, but cold sores are caused by a different 'germ': a virus.No, it does not help cold sores.
Can cold sores be prevented from forming on my lips?
Medications will help by reducing the intensity and frequency of cold sores. There is no guarantee of any known medication today, that will prevent cold sores.
Can amoxcillin help cold sores?
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Can goji berries help cure cold sores?
No hun, nothing can cure cold sores. Over the counter cold sore creams or lysine can help heal them faster.
Can Flucloxacillin be used when you have VERY bad cold-sores all around your mouth?
Probably not the best thing to use on cold sores around the mouth. It's more used to treat bacterial infections, and cold sores are caused by a virus. It may help heal the sores but you may not want to use it on your mouth as it could be toxic. Just get some over the counter cold sore cream to help heal te sores.
Does nail polish remover help cold sores?
Ouch! No!
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
Will smallpox vaccine help with cold sores?
No. You can still get cold sores if you have had the chickenpox vaccine. Chickenpox and cold sores are caused by slightly different types of viruses in the herpesvirus family. Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus, and cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus.
