Question 1

wat is the best treatment 4 cold sores n what can be done to stop the break outs?

Accepted Answer

Fever Blisters: If you are getting fever blisters on a regular basis you should see your family doctor or dermatologist to go on medication. We have several medicines we can give you to make them go away faster  or keep you from getting them. You can take these pills every day tp prevent getting a fever blister.

Question 2

i keep getting cold sores back to back i saw one coming up so i used the abreva it went down n couple days later it came bk up what is causing that?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face.  After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 3

how do cold sores accur?

Accepted Answer

Herpes virus returns: Cold sores on the lips or near the lips, are usually caused by recurrent oral herpes virus. They start as a slightly raised reddish area, then form a cluster of tiny blisters, which break open soon, leaving a sore (ulcer) to heal up over a week. Sores appear more often when one is under stress or is ill from another illness. Younger babies with herpes should see a doctor when a sore appears.

Question 4

how to remove cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Lemon balm: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores.

Question 5

i constantly get cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Can be prevented: Cold sores on the lips or near the lips, are usually caused by oral herpes virus.  Sores appear more often when a person is under stress or is sick from another illness.  For older children and adults who get sores repeatedly, a doctor may prescribe an antiviral (acyclovir, valacyclovir, etc...) to prevent future outbreaks, or to start treating them the moment a lip area starts to tingle or swell.

Question 6

how dangerous are cold sores?

Accepted Answer

THEY ARE NOT: Dangerous at all, very annoying though depending on location.

Question 7

what is the cause of cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Herpes virus, return: Cold sores on the lips or near the lips, are usually caused by recurrent oral herpes virus. They start as a slightly raised reddish area, then form a cluster of tiny blisters, which break open soon, leaving a sore (ulcer) to heal up over a week. Sores appear more often when one is under stress or is ill from another illness. Younger babies with herpes should see a doctor when a sore appears.

Question 8

how to stop recurring cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Talk to MD: First make sure that you don't have an immune problem. May need oral meds and suppression.

Question 9

what are reasons to get cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Cold sore are caused only by the herpes simplex virus. There is no cure yet but they can be controlled with otc meds like abreva or rx like Valtrex (valacyclovir) or acyclovir. Common triggers to breakouts are mental/emotional stress, illness, severe environmental change (bitter cold). Basically things that stress your body.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Burning and pain: A cold sore is caused by a common virus-herpes simplex. They begin as a burning sensation in the lip area and this is followed by the formation of a blister. The blister ruptures and leaves a painful ulceration that then crusts over and heals within 10-14 days. There are some topical agents that can speed healing or abort the formation of the blister if caught early.

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