Question 1

what can help my cold sore heal?

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Cold sore: Cold sores are usually viral in nature and treated with otc meds or warm saltwater rinses. If you suspect, herpes, there are prescription medicines available. See your doctor to confirm it and receive the prescription.

Question 2

how can i stop my cold sore. help!?

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Cold sores: Your doctor can prescribe valtrex (valacyclovir). Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite cold sore healing. It can reduce healing time by 1/2. Studies also show regular use can help v recurrences. Brief supplementation w lysine 1, 000mg orally 3x a day at the onset, can hasten healing. Your dermatologist can provide laser treatments.

Question 3

how do you heal a cold sore quickly?

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Prescription.: Your dentist or doctor can prescribe medication called orabase with Benzocaine that will help with the pain

i laser these with my waterlase md dental laser.  Takes 2 minutes to treat and relief is in 1 hour to 24 hours shortening the 10 day cycle.  Most "cold sores" will run their course in 10 days and can be triggered by stress sun or a herpetic virus.

Question 4

how can i stop this upcoming cold sore?

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A volatile solvent: Many times a herpetic (cold sore) lesion can be aborted if caught in the 'premonition'; phase (when you feel the 'burning' sensation) by the topical application of a volatile solvent such as ether or chloroform. 
I should be applied topically with a q-tip and sparingly. Dab it with the solvent three or four times and repeat a few hours later.

Question 5

how should you make a cold sore stop hurting?

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Laser treatment: Use of lasers on the cold sore will usually stop the pain and heal the sore quicker. Topical anesthetic (anbesol) will relieve the pain in the interim.

Question 6

what should i take to heal a cold sore quickly?

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Lysine?: 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). Laser treatments are also used to treat cold sores.

Question 7

what approaches work best to heal a cold sore fast?

Accepted Answer

Lemon balm / Lysine: 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.  Supplementation with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing.

Question 8

i was wondering how i could heal a cold sore. help please?

Accepted Answer

Cold sore: 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 9

what can i do to get a cold sore to heal faster its painful?

Accepted Answer

Topical agents: Once a cold sore ruptures, it is painful. 
Use topical ointments to moisturize the area, preferably one with a topical anesthetic in it.
Some topical agents specific for cold sores (herpes simplex) are anti-viral in nature and can reduce the contagious period.

Question 10

can someone tell me how long will it take my cold sore to heal?

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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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