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you shud ice it and treat it with aloe vera gell to dry it out and put neosporin on the cold sore scab. i get a lot of cold sores and this helps me the best. i also apply camphenic on it that helps to.

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What tea will make cold sores go away?

If you have a cold sore, you should probably go get it checked out instead of using tea to get rid of it. Go to Rite-Aid or Wal-Mart to get cold sore medication.


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.


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 making out with a person who gets canker sores give you canker sores?

No. I have canker sores and have never kowingly given some one canker sores. Canker sores are not caused by the same thing that causes cold sores and as far as I know they are not contagious. But to be on the safe side avoid kissing this person until their canker sores go away.


How do you get cold sores to go away?

Cold sores and fever blisters tend to develop when an individual has a cold or fever, but they also can be triggered by sun exposure, emotional distress, intestinal illness and menstruation. Eliminating all of the sources that can contribute to the onset of cold sores and fever blisters is impossible, but sufferers can condition their lips with products such as Blistex DCT (Daily Conditioning Treatment for Lips) with vitamins A and E and SPF 20 to reduce the sun's impact and limit cracking that can lead to vulnerable lips.


How long does it take lysine to work?

Cold sores generally go away in seven to ten days. It's not clear whether lysine will change that time.


What helps get rid of cold sores?

You know how cold air feels really good on cold sores? Yeah, that's why ice-cubes help. If you want to get rid of a cold soar including the pain, you've got to remember NOT (super emphasis on the NOT) lick your lips where you have a cold soar! And of course (whichever way you choose) get oxygen to your poor lips and use that loveable ice-cube.


How do you make a stomachache go away?

use a cold tole on your head


Can sensodyne tooth paste help get rid of cold sores?

Tooth paste doesn't really do any thing for cold sores, it doesn't have any antiviral properties which helps heal cold sores. The tooth paste may help sooth the symptoms, but it may take a while for the cold sore to go away. The best way to clear up a cold sore is to use Abreva or over the counter cold sore cream.


How do you know if you have a canker sore?

You have little blisters inside your mouth that are painful and may make eating difficult. They will naturally go away within 4-14 days. They do not form outside your mouth! (ie. around your lips). Those are cold sores.


Who can you see for cold sores?

Your doctor would be a good start... or go to the walk in clinic.


Do you get cold soers from staying up late?

If you have been going to sleep late, you get cold sores when you then go to sleep at an earlier time.