Question 1

what are your tips on how to get rid of 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. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences.

Question 2

please give advice on how to get rid of cold sores quickly?

Accepted Answer

Oral antiseptic: An oral antiseptic like listerine helps shorten the course.

Question 3

how to get rid of cold sores overnight if you have no medicine?

Accepted Answer

Impossible: That is impossible even with medication. A course of a cold sore is about 7 to 10 days. Medication may speed up the process but never eliminate it over night.

Question 4

have you got any good ideas on how to get rid of cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Antiviral: 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 5

how to get rid of cold sores on my face?

Accepted Answer

Antivirals: Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Virus which lies dormant in nerve cel bodies and are activated by stress, trauma, etc. The natural course of the virus resolves without any treatment over several days. Antiviral medications such as Valacyclovir and Acyclovir can decrease recovery times.

Question 6

how to get rid of cold sores in your nose?

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Cold sore: Although there is no cure for canker sores and they often recur, you may be able to reduce their frequency by:
1.	Avoiding foods that irritate your mouth, including citrus fruits and acidic vegetables and spicy foods
2.	Avoiding irritation from gum chewing
3.	Brushing with a soft-bristled brush after meals and flossing daily, which will keep your mouth free of foods that might trigger a sore.

Question 7

how to get rid of cold sores on your mouth?

Accepted Answer

You cant...: They are normally viral and must run their course.   A dentist can treat them to make them less painful.   A laser can be used to make them hurt less.  There are also over the counter meds that you can apply topically that accelerate healing and reduce pain such as abreva, zilactin, and oragell.

Question 8

how to get rid of cold sores in mouth quickly?

Accepted Answer

Laser: If your dentist has a soft tissue laser he can treat the lesion and get almost immediate relief.  Less expensive but benificial would be to get abreva at the drug store and apply on lesion every couple of hours.

Question 9

how to get rid of cold sores and sun blisters on your lips?

Accepted Answer

Laser can Help: Find a dentist trained with the biolase waterlase, which can dry up the lesions, reduce pain, and speed healing.

Question 10

how to get rid of cold sores and red tiny dots on my tongue?

Accepted Answer

Zilactin B: A good economical fix is to go to your local pharmacy an buy a product called zilactin. Dry the ulcer with cotton tip applicator the apply a small pea sized drop of the gel.  Wait until the gel becomes opaque. Plain zilactin stings. Zilactin recognized this and added Benzocaine to their product. The mixture is called zilactin b.

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