There is no cure for herpes virus infections. There are antiviral drugs available that have some effect on lessening the symptoms.Acyclovir(Zovirax) is the drug of choice.Vitamin and mineral supplements and diet may have an effect.
Biaxin is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.
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.
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.
You can get cold sores at any age. Children often get them, they are passed by being kissed on or around the mouth by some one that has a visible cold sore. Treatment is usually a topical antiviral ointment or oral antiviral medication pills.
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
Some treatments for having cold sores on the lip is to stay out of the sun that causes the localized ailment. Cold sores are caused by the accumulation of oils that is irritated by the effect of direct sunlight or salt water after having a swim. The treatment of cold sores should not involve any medications because the avoidance of the causation of the ailment will cause it diminish.
This is antiseptic treatment, it can be use to help heal the sores. Because cold sores are caused by a virus, an antiviral medication or cream / medication should be used with the medication to help speed up the healing process.
You don't get cold sores from the wind.
Cold sores are very contagious.
Cold sores aren't airborne.
Cold sores are caused by a virus, and polysporin is not active against viruses, so it won't work for cold sores.
They do have cold sores in South America.