Ways to Get Rid of Cold Sores

Posted by Jason K. on May 23, 2010 in Remedies | 11 comments

If you are like many people, you may occasionally bothered by cold sores.  These can be hard to live with and even harder to get rid of.  In order to help relieve you from these bothersome ailments, you need to know some effective methods to help you get rid of them.

There are many people who swear that the best way to get rid of a cold sore is by using an over the counter medication which you can get at any local pharmacy.  This can be a great way to help you get rid of cold sores quickly and effectively.  If you want to find the best medication to use, you should talk to a pharmacist at the drug store and they can certainly advise you what to use.

Another way to get rid of that painful cold sore quickly is to get it as clean as you possibly can.  By keeping the area around the cold sore clean, it may promote faster healing.  Also, by gently cleaning the cold sore as well, it can make a difference in the amount of time it takes it to heal.

Although this is not a cure, it can certainly eliminate the appearance of a cold sore and that is if you are a woman to camouflage it with makeup.  This can significantly reduce the redness and inflammation that appears when you have a cold sore.  However, you will need to cleanse the skin immediately after wearing makeup because this can actually contribute to your cold sore getting worse in time.

So, take heart and know that with the proper cleansing routine and medications, you too can make your cold sore disappear in no time and at all and once again you can face the world with clear skin!Related Websites

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	Jordan asks: i really need help getting rid of my cold sore on lip it hurts.

	Best answer: Campho-Phenique. You can get it at any drug store or discount store. It comes in a little green bottle. Apply several times a day. It will sting a little, but it works fast. You could also try Herpecin, but that's pretty pricey.

	chazo asks: i have had it for about a week and it really hurts what is a good way to get rid of it

	Best answer: Once the cold sore has erupted, it will have to run its course. There is only one quick treatment for cold sores, and that is Valtrex, but unless you already have a prescription for it, it won't work well for this cold sore. There is no over-the-counter medication or home remedy that cures cold sores, but Valtrex, which is an anti-viral medication, will make them go away much faster, and as a result of taking this medication you will have far fewer outbreaks of cold sores. It was intended for genital herpes, but cold sores are caused by the same family of viruses, and Valtrex stops colds sores in their tracks. None of the other treatments come close to the effectiveness of Valtrex, not the ointment Zovirax, and certainly not Abreva or anything else. Ask your doctor about it to see if you would be a good candidate for this medication. These sites are informative. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/cold-sores-topic-overview http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/cold_sores.html http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/9325.htm

	Michelle D asks: I JUST got a cold sore. I woke up this morning with my lip feeling funny, and I figured that it was a cold sore. I JUST got over a cold, or I'm still getting over it, rather. It hasn't "erupted" as many people on the site put it...but how much longer do I have before it gets gross? And are there ways I can avoid it getting gross? It already feels puffy... I don't think I'll be able to get to a store in time for medications, but I'm icing it as we speak for twenty minutes... What else can I do, and if I can get medicine what kind, and how long do I have? I don't have a hystory of cold sores...I have had a kankar sore or two when i was seven or eight, but that was 10 yrs ago...and they were in the mouth

	Best answer: abreva. you can buy it at your local pharmacy. remember coldsores never go away, you can also get a prescription for valtrex. yes the herpes medicine. coldsores are herpes type 1 and can be transmitted through oral sex, to make it genital herpes type 1. It cannot turn into type 2. so just be careful and you might want to inform future partners that you have this, because it is contagious with or without symptoms

	Jesse P asks: I have one inside my bottom lip and it's KILLING me. If anyone knows any fast ways to get rid of them, please for the love of GOD share!

	Best answer: Aha I know how you feel. Canker sores will normally go away by themselves in 7-10 days. The pain can be minimized through careful diet (eliminate spicy, acidic, or other foods that irritate them) or by the use of over the counter anesthetics. But if you want try: -Acidophilus taken in either capsule form or as an ingredient in plain yogurt may stimulate the immune system. Taking 2-4 capsules four times a day with milk has proven to both reduce the pain, and speed up the healing process. -Aloe juice can be used as a mouth rinse several times a day. -Alum from the spice section of your grocery store will relieve pain and speed healing, but will burn like crazy for a few minutes once it is applied. Do this once or twice a day, but be prepared for the burning, and rinse your mouth out well afterwards. - Antacid formulas such as Mylanta and Milk of Magnesia have been reported to relieve pain and speed healing. -Keep clean: Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with antibacterial mouthwash often. -Stay away from salty and acidic foods. - For pain you can use any over-the-counter oral antiseptic gel or spray. - Using a hydrogen peroxide mouthwash can help clean out the canker sore and kill bacteria. -Rinse your mouth with salt water a.k.a. saline -Drink sage tea taking time to swish it around in your mouth with every sip.