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Cold sores can be particularly painful and may not heal without the proper treatment. There are a couple options you could take when looking for a cold sore treatment. You could research some home remedies, but these may require expensive ingredients that you don't have in your home. The other option is to go to your local retailer like Wal-Mart or Target and invest in an over the counter cold sore treatment.
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Would using Zovirax on a cold sore help reduce healing time?
If your cold sore has already appeared then treatment with Zovirax Cold Sore Cream can speed up the healing process.
Can toothpaste be used to treat a cold sore effectively"?
No, toothpaste is not an effective treatment for cold sores.
How do you take off a cold sore?
To treat cold sores at home, it is important to begin treatments at the first sign of a cold sore. You may not be able to prevent them, but early treatment can drastically reduce the severity of a cold sore. Lysine supplements can help to reduce cold sores. Avoid touching them, sharing cups or utensils, or kissing another person, to avoid spreading the virus. Often, cold sores appear with other illnesses, so treat those, too.
What kind of treatment are best for treating a cold sore?
There many over-the-counter medications offering relief from itching and pain associated with the cold sore, and speed the healing process. They will have a antibacterial agent in them.
Can toothpaste help treat a cold sore?
Toothpaste is not an effective treatment for cold sores. It is best to use antiviral creams or ointments specifically designed for cold sores.
Can you get a cold sore wet?
You can get a cold sore wet.
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.
Is a cold sore caused by a bacteria?
A cold sore is caused by a virus.
Can you pop your cold sore?
Do not pop the cold sore; it can cause it to spread.
Is a cold sore a micro-organism?
A cold sore is a micro-organism.
What age and what treatment do you get 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.
I am 13 and think i have a cold sore on the corner of mouth Is it a cold sore if I havent kissed anyone if it is how do I treat it?
Go to Walgreens, Rite Aid or your local drug store and buy a bottle of TEA TREE OIL. Put it on your cold sore twice a day until it is gone. It tastes gross but it will help and prevent infection.
