Bismuth which is also known as pepto bismol helps increase ulcer healing by binding to the ulcer base , providing a sense of protection. Applying some to a cold sore after the skin has broken can speed up the healing process because the bicarbonate reestablishes the pH levels. It's a cheap substitution for abreva.hope this helps!
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no. its probably drinking too much pepto bismol
Take some store bought bismuth such as pepto bismol and go lay down for a nap.
It may sooth the symptoms but it doesn't really help heal a sore. Get some cold sore cream like Abreva and apply it regularly to the sore.
If your cold sore has already appeared then treatment with Zovirax Cold Sore Cream can speed up the healing process.
Citrus can help your immune system. It can make a cold sore sting but doesn't really aggravate it.
pickles or cucumbers
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.
Altabax is an antibacterial, not an antiviral medication; so it will not help a cold sore.
Cold water actually should help make the sore throat feel better due to a numbing affect.
You can get a cold sore wet.
Ice will help the pain, but not help to remove the 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.