Question 1

cold sore day 7scabbing healin stage u want a scsb rite but everytime i swich the abreeva its pulls the scab that tryin to heal so keep dry with nothi?

Accepted Answer

Leave it alone: After 7 days you should probably just leave it alone and it will heal up on its own in a few days.

Question 2

please tell me how to heal a cold sore?

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Try this: Hene laser may increase healing by 50%. It is thought to increase blood circulation and/or release nitric oxide. It will also decrease the pain.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

what might i do to heal a cold sore thats just starting and how do i hide it?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

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 8

does gentamicin heal a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

No. 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 9

how quickly does zilactin heal a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

It won't: It may moisten it, but won't cure it. Only perscription antiviral meds, topical and oral, can improve a true cold sore.  And even then, the meds needs to be taken very early in the outbreak, within the first 24-48 hours to have much effect.  Most cold sores last 10-14 days. Time is what is going to heal you.

Question 10

what can help my cold sore heal?

Accepted Answer

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.

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Cold sore day 7scabbing healin stage u want a scsb rite but everytime i swich the abreeva its pulls the scab that tryin to heal so keep dry with nothi?

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Please tell me how to heal a cold sore?

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What should i take to heal a cold sore quickly?

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What approaches work best to heal a cold sore fast?

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What might i do to heal a cold sore thats just starting and how do i hide it?

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How do you heal a cold sore quickly?

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

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Does gentamicin heal a cold sore?

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