Question 1

had coldsore & put abreva on right away. it was healed over in 9days but has left a bright red circular spot another 10days. is it actually healed?

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It&#x27;s healed, but...: If the red area is intact (no open sore or scab) your outbreak has healed. It can take a few weeks for redness to fade. FYI, Abreva is ineffective; your cold sore probably didn&#x27;t heal any faster than it would anyway. Speak w/ your doctor about prescription for valacyclovir (Valtrex®) to have on hand. One dose by mouth, as soon as an outbreak starts, is very effective, a lot faster than 9 days.

Question 2

will using abreva cause a cold sore?

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Don't use any one: Else's medications. New abreva should not cause a cold sore but hopefully will help it.

Question 3

what does abreva do?

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Abreva: Abreva (topical Docosanol) is an antiviral medication that can be used to treat recurrent oral/ facial herpes simplex virus infections. It works by blocking fusion of plasma membrane &amp; envelope of herpes simplex virus. This decreases replication of the virus.

Question 4

can abreva actually work?

Accepted Answer

Shortens duration: Abreva is a topical over the counter treatment for cold sores (herpes simplex). While untreated outbreaks may last up to 10 days, abreva may shorten the duration of the outbreak by perhaps 1-2 days.

Question 5

is abreva effective in treating cold sores?

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Has some effect: The best treatment is laser such as the biolase md laser which will relieve the pain immediately and decrease the normal healing time for the cold sore.

Question 6

how effective is abreva at treating cold sores?

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Don't know: Don't know about abreva, but a dental laser can be used to shorten the life of the cold sores and may stop them from returning to the same tissue area.

Question 7

what is the difference between zovirax (acyclovir) and abreva?

Accepted Answer

One of them works!: To start, Zovirax (acyclovir) works and Abreva (docosanol) doesn't. Acyclovir is proved to be effective against HSV, when taken by mouth. Docosanol slightly inhibits the virus in the lab, but research shows no effect on improved symptoms or faster healing. Even acyclovir cream doesn't work well -- much more ffective by mouth -- but it's for sure better than docosanol.

Question 8

i have had a cold sore for 4 days already and i just brought abreva will it heal within a couple days?

Accepted Answer

Call your doc and: Have them call in Valtrex (valacyclovir)  u take 2 grams asap and 2 grams in 12 hours  that is all u need , works 100x faster and better than abreva which in my opinion doesn't work very well , but better than nothing.

Question 9

is a cold sore and a cranker sore same thing, can abreva 10% cream treat both sores? and do u usually have more than one sore if it is a cold sore ?

Accepted Answer

More or less: Canker sore is usually used for ulcers on mucus membranes, cold sores usually occur on the skin of the lips. You can have more than one cold sore at the same time. Abreva will help.
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Question 10

can abreva help with hsv2?

Accepted Answer

Not indicated : Abreva is indicated for the treatment of HSV 1. It is not indicated for the use on genital herpes. It is not dangerous but will likely not work. Valtrex (valacyclovir) and Acyclovir are the recommended treatment options. Acyclovir is very expensive with 30 pills costing only $4 at certain large stores.

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Had coldsore & put abreva on right away. it was healed over in 9days but has left a bright red circular spot another 10days. is it actually healed?

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Will using abreva cause a cold sore?

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What does abreva do?

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Can abreva actually work?

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Is abreva effective in treating cold sores?

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How effective is abreva at treating cold sores?

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What is the difference between zovirax (acyclovir) and abreva?

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I have had a cold sore for 4 days already and i just brought abreva will it heal within a couple days?

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Is a cold sore and a cranker sore same thing, can abreva 10% cream treat both sores? and do u usually have more than one sore if it is a cold sore ?

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Can abreva help with hsv2?

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