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Fever blisters (also called cold sores) are caused by the activation of the herpes simplex virus in the facial nerve. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infection.
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Do Prednisone pills help fever blisters?
Prednisone pills won't help fever blisters. Actually, prednisone pills would likely make fever blisters worse because prednisone suppresses the immune system, which delays the return to latency for the virus causing the fever blisters.
Can chlorine help fever blisters?
yes
Do antibiotics reduce fever?
When I worked as a nurse in Pediatrics we used Ibuprofen for fevers. It would bring them down in a hurry.More detail:The only way antibiotics would help reduce a fever is to fight the infection causing the fever - but only if it's an infection causing it. But the NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs), such as Ibuprofen, aspirin, etc., bring fever down by dilating the blood vessels, helping to release the heat.
Will ciprofloxacin help fever blister?
Ciprofloxacin is not used to treat a fever blister.
Does ice help fever blisters go away?
Ice will help the pain, but not help to remove the cold sore.
Does Lysine help with fever blisters?
Yes. It does not prevent them but has made a difference in severity and healing time for my daughter
Does mud help heal fever blisters?
The only thing that has ever worked for me is 'Blistex'. It smells strongly, but it works.
Is hydrocortisone oinment usp2.5 percent used for fever blisters and cold sores?
Yes you can but an antiviral should also be used. Hydrocortisone by itself doesn't do much for cold sores, it's an anti-inflamitory cream. It may help with the symptoms and swelling but antivirals will attack the virus that causes cold sores and fever blisters to help prevent it from reproducing in other cells.
Will aspirin stop infection?
No. It only helps with pain, fever, and swelling. Aspirin is often given alongside antibiotics to help deal with the discomfort while the antibiotics tackle the cause for the discomfort.
What are the medical interventions for pneumonia?
medications are the best fight against pneumonia. Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial pneumonia. Antivirals are administered to fight against viral pneumonia since antibiotics will have no effect on them. Administration of a fever reducer can also be given to help reduce the fever in the individual.
Can blue star ointment be used for cold sores?
will blue star ointment help dry out blisters
What is a remedy for fever blister to either cure or comfort?
A lot of fever blisters are hard to get rid of. Sometimes you may use Blistex Medicated Ointment, but make sure of consulting a doctor before hand. Fever Blisters are embarrasing & can hurt very bad or itch. You usually get a fever blister from oral sex or just kissing another person. A fever blister is basically type 1 herpes, but nothing to worry to much about.If you have one, they will normally last for about 2-6 weeks. Take precautions before using any product on a fever blister.
