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Cold sores are caused by a virus so you would need antiviral medication like valtrex or famvir. Or you can also go the natural rout and try taking lysine. There is also over the counter creams that you can apply to the cold sore regularly to help heal it.
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∙ 13y agoThere are prescription medications, such as Zovirax, that your doctor can prescribe that help with cold sores. A natural remedy is lysine, an amino acid you can purchase at most drug stores and health food stores. You may want to do internet research on foods that are high in arginine, which is an amino acid that can trigger cold sores, and eliminate those foods from your diet.
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Can you use betamethasone on cold sores?
You can not use betamethasone on cold sores.
How do you get rid of severe cold sores in your mouth?
Take a Lysine suplament.
What causes a cold sore on the eye?
i have had a cold sore in my eye since i were 2 years it comes up every now and again . i do regualy take cold sore tablets from the doctor to get rid of it.. so i say yes you can get cold sores in your eyes .
Your girl friend has cold sores on the corners of her lips can you kiss her on the lips or will you get the cold sores?
You can take the chance if you like, but to be safe, don't do it. The virus that causes cold sores is very contagious when the sores are in evidence and for a period before they show. Best bet is to be cautious and don't chance spreading this painful affliction any more than you have to.
What is the typical treatment for cold sores?
Typically a cold sore will go away on its own. The only real treatment is to apply a cold compress to it or take Tylenol if painful. Otherwise a doctor can prescribe a cream specifically targeted for the Herpes virus that causes cold sores.
Can cold sores kill rabbits?
cold sores can kill your pet rabbit but if you take care of the sore and clean the sore but if you don't take of the sore the bacteria will speard and the sore will close but then the bacteria will spread and then will kill your pet rabbit take care of your pet and stop animal cruelty
Does it matter if you take fish oil pills with cold or warm liquid?
no
Can you take amoxicillin 500 mg to help heal the sores in your nose?
If it's a cold sore then that won't do much to help it. Cold sores are caused by a virus, you would have to get some antiviral medication or try taking Lysine capsils.
Can you take Viagra pills with cold drinks?
is half of a 20mg viagra be effective
Can you take cold medications with venlafaxine?
can you take over the counter sleeping pills while taking anafranil
Can Tacrolimus Topical ointment treat cold sores?
I'm afraid not - for cold sores you need an antiviral such as Zovirax. Whereas tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive, which will effectively make your coldsore worse by allowing the herpes virus to take advantage of a suppressed immune system.
How long do it take for a cold sore to go away?
A cold sore can last up to 2 weeks. If you treat them when they are just erupting, you may reduce their severity and duration. Although cold sores are caused by viruses, using topical antiseptics may reduce the incidence of other, secondary infections in the open skin.
