What do you put on a cold sore?

Answer 1

you can put a tea bag on it to help speed up the healing process, and avoid any citrus drinks, salty food Any type of milk chocolate or dark chocolate Nuts and Most Seeds, Shellfish,Grains such as wheat and oats,Fruits such as grapes, oranges, tangerines. And applying ice can slow down the metabolism. there you go i hope you find me answer help full....... :)

Answer 2

Abreva is the brand name of the only OTC medication that actually shortens the life of the cold sore, shortening the life of the cold sore. Other medications tend to treat the cold sore symptomatically, which keeps it clean and helps to prevent infection, but doesn't really shorten the face time of the cold sore. Abreva has been clinically proven, and I use it myself. It works best if you catch it on the first day, the very hour you notice it. It will be gone in less than five days, sometimes as short as three, but ONLY IF YOU DON'T POP IT. Popping a sore, while tempting, opens the wound, and that takes longer to heal, and can also make an entrance for bacteria.

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus, and it is in the same family as the chicken-pox virus. The virus goes dormant after the initial infection, and lives in the spinal canal, along nerve roots. Irritants, such as shaving or sunburn, can cause a cold sore to come up. Using a lip balm with sunscreen can be extremely helpful in preventing an outbreak.

Never kiss anyone while you have a cold sore. Direct contact with the fluid inside can cause them to spread.

Answer 3

If you don't want to go to a doctor for antiviral medications, some OTC (over the counter) ointments are: Viroxyn , Lipreve, Abreva, H-Balm, Orajel Medicated Cold Sore Brush , Sore Cold XM, Super Lysine for Herpes, Lip Clear Lysine, Super Lysine + Coldstick with SPF, Zilactin Cold Sore Gel, Zilactin-L Cold Sore Liquid, and Herpecin-L Lip Balm.

Answer 4

If you leave the sores alone they will heal

Answer 5

Nystatin is an antibiotic whereas cold sores are viral. So no use at all. Stick to an antiviral cream such as acyclovir 2%.

Answer 6

Zovirax is used for cold sores.