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Bismuth which is also known as pepto bismol helps increase ulcer healing by binding to the ulcer base , providing a sense of protection. Applying some to a cold sore after the skin has broken can speed up the healing process because the bicarbonate reestablishes the pH levels. It's a cheap substitution for abreva.hope this helps!
What else can I help you with?
Can a sore throat make you caught up pink spit?
no. its probably drinking too much pepto bismol
What is the best way to cure a sore tummy after you've eaten too much?
Take some store bought bismuth such as pepto bismol and go lay down for a nap.
Does toothpaste help in treating a cold sore"?
No, toothpaste does not help in treating a cold sore.
Can milk help a cold sore?
It may sooth the symptoms but it doesn't really help heal a sore. Get some cold sore cream like Abreva and apply it regularly to the sore.
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.
Does eating citrus aggravate a cold sore?
Citrus can help your immune system. It can make a cold sore sting but doesn't really aggravate it.
What foods can help your cold sore go away?
pickles or cucumbers
Why don't polymyxin work on cold sores?
Although there is no medication to remove the cold sore, the polymyxin is an antibiotic which will not work on a viral infection. To help the cold sore, an anti viral medication is needed.
Can you get a cold sore wet?
You can get a cold sore wet.
Why does cold water make a sore throat worse?
Cold water actually should help make the sore throat feel better due to a numbing affect.
Can you use altabax for cold sores?
Altabax is an antibacterial, not an antiviral medication; so it will not help a cold sore.
Does ice help fever blisters go away?
Ice will help the pain, but not help to remove the cold sore.
