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why do i get a fever blister when i get my period?

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Stress: Herpes virus are  waiting for your immune system to weakens and they will surface. Generally  any type of stress will weaken your immune system.

Question 2

how to get a fever blister healed?

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Tincture of time: Lesions run their course over about 5 days or so. Early treatment with antivirals can shorten the course.  Some docs use laser therapy which may also shorten the course.

Question 3

how to get rid of fever blisters?

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Valtrex, (valacyclovir) famvir: If you have sever or frequently recurrent fever blisters it is vest to treat with oral antiviral for a week to lower the viral count. If recurrences are frequent a preventive dies of medication one to two pills a day will prevent recurrences. Document severity and length of episodes to determine if treatment of this episode or longer term is better gor you, .

Question 4

how to get rid of a fever blister?

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Pallative Measures: What most people call a fever blister is herpes simplex i - a virus that has to run it's course of 7-14 days. Your dentist or md can give you meds. To take that may help if it just came on but generally when we see them all we can do is help with the discomfort and help you prevent them coming on again. You still should see someone to be sure it is what you think it is if this is the first time.

Question 5

how can i most quickly get rid of fever blisters?

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3 options: 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 6

what should i do to get rid of my fever blister fast?

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Abreva: The best otc treatment for fever blisters is abreva and i would add Bacitracin ointment to keep it from scabbing.  The only thing that will be better is to take an anti-viral medication as soon as you feel the "tingling" sensation start before the breakout.

Question 7

what would you do to get rid of a fever blister in two days?

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Otc Abreva: Abreva otc is quite effective at eliminating fever blisters on the lips. If inside the mouth, you should see a dentist because fever blisters could also be caused by herpes type 1. There are different prescription meds to treat both of these conditions.

Question 8

what method is there to get rid of these darn fever blisters?

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None presently: The primary infection occured in early life.Repeated episodes follow virus living in nerve ganglion. Will not respond to oral antivirals but topical antiviral may be used.

Question 9

what can i get for my lips to have after a fever blister has goneaway?

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Please use: Please just use plain vaseline lip therapy frequently.

Question 10

what causes a fever blister and are there any remedies to get rid of them?!

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OTC Abreva: This is typically caused by a herpes virus n can be a recurrent problem for many. It's contagious, very treatable, but can't be cured. An otc cream called abreva--if used at the early onset, it can be quite effective. Excessive sun exposure, stress, other illness can be trigger for it to come out. If frequent, there is med to prevent it. Topicals via script by doc if needed. Good luck.

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