Question 1

what's best to use on fever blister?

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Acyclovir: You can ask your doctor for a prescription cream for Acyclovir to treat the skin lesions, if they erupted less than 48 hours ago, otherwise, they are going to take their course. You may need to treat the next outbreak early to prevent them from spreading.

Question 2

could you tell me what's the best way to treat fever blisters?

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Valtrex (valacyclovir): Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences.  Brief supplementation with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Your physician can prescribe valtrex (valacyclovir).

Question 3

what's the best cure for fever blisters?

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Fever blisters : There is not cure for fever blisters.  However, keeping low level of stress and avoid excessive sun exposure can reduce out breaks.  If outbreaks are frequently then a suppression therapy is needed with an antiviral prescribed by a dermatologist or other provider.

Question 4

when you have a fever blister and have been applying medicine, is the weird colored stuff on it the scab? i feel really dumb for asking that ....

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Just crust: A fever blister will often ooze some clear fluid (serous fluid) that dries and causes "crusting".  In general, you could call it a scab and that would be accurate.  Keep the crusted area covered with vaseline so it heals faster and isn't as painful.  If you let it dry out, then every time you open your mouth, it will crack and split and cause pain.

Question 5

what is the fastest/best way to get rid of cold sores/ fever blister?

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Some options: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) expedites healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences.  Brief supplementation with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Your physician can prescribe oral valtrex (valacyclovir).

Question 6

whats the best way to get rid of a cold sore or fever blister?

Accepted Answer

Valtrex (valacyclovir): Valtrex (valacyclovir) 1 g twice a day for two days as soon as you notice the symptoms.

Question 7

need help with fever blisters?

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Cold Sores: Cold sores can be treated with oral antiviral medications.  These are cheap and usually quite safe.  They can significantly shorten the duration of the cold sore outbreak.  If you have frequent outbreaks, these medicines can be taken daily to suppress the outbreaks.

Question 8

what can i put on fever blister?

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Otc recs: A fever blister, assuming this is the correct diagnosis, is often confirmed by a culture showing herpes simplex virus.  It tends to recur in the same location with excess stress and too much sun.  Oral rx medications started early work best.  Otc options include abreva topically and l-lysine which is a natural remedy.  There are some reports of tea tree oil working but a lot of people get irritat.

Question 9

what to do about fever  blisters?

Accepted Answer

Fever blisters: Medication is available by prescription from your doctor.

Question 10

what can u do for fever blisters?

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Usually endure!: These are a nuisance.  There are topicals to put on them that are over the counter.  Your pcp can prescribe topicals and oral medications to treat and help prevent them.  These meds are usually anti-virals.  They are known to recur and painful, itchy, unsightly and can become problematic.  If it is more than a simple case, see your pcp and discuss.  Google a reputable web site for more information.

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