Question 1

is it better to pop fever blisters on my lip or to let them ride out their course. they are just spreading and i would like the to go away.

Accepted Answer

Not to pop: assuming it is indeed herpes simplex fever blister.
1) it is small, near surface, viral, short duration
2) virus is not very likely to spread or cause other sites of infection BUT. getting realy fresh exudate and spreading it in open wound or eye is one way to cause the worst outcome and if let alone the virus dies out by the time the blister pops on its own (don't get it in your eye in any case).

Question 2

need help with fever blisters?

Accepted Answer

Cold Sores: Cold sores can be treated with oral antiviral medications.  These are cheap and usually quite safe.  They can significantly shorten the duration of the cold sore outbreak.  If you have frequent outbreaks, these medicines can be taken daily to suppress the outbreaks.

Question 3

what can i put on fever blister?

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Otc recs: A fever blister, assuming this is the correct diagnosis, is often confirmed by a culture showing herpes simplex virus.  It tends to recur in the same location with excess stress and too much sun.  Oral rx medications started early work best.  Otc options include abreva topically and l-lysine which is a natural remedy.  There are some reports of tea tree oil working but a lot of people get irritat.

Question 4

what to do about fever  blisters?

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Fever blisters: Medication is available by prescription from your doctor.

Question 5

what can u do for fever blisters?

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Usually endure!: These are a nuisance.  There are topicals to put on them that are over the counter.  Your pcp can prescribe topicals and oral medications to treat and help prevent them.  These meds are usually anti-virals.  They are known to recur and painful, itchy, unsightly and can become problematic.  If it is more than a simple case, see your pcp and discuss.  Google a reputable web site for more information.

Question 6

how to get a fever blister healed?

Accepted Answer

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 7

how do i cure a bad fever blister?

Accepted Answer

Fever blisters: This is generally an outbreak of herpes simplex in the mouth on the lips or other areas of the mucous membranes.  This can be treated with oral Acyclovir (suggest not using the topical applications because of risk of resistance and lack of efficacy in changing the course of disease), but generally only lasts 7-10 days.  There are also topical anesthetics which can help with the discomfort.

Question 8

what's best to use on fever blister?

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir: You can ask your doctor for a prescription cream for Acyclovir to treat the skin lesions, if they erupted less than 48 hours ago, otherwise, they are going to take their course. You may need to treat the next outbreak early to prevent them from spreading.

Question 9

could you tell me what are fever blisters?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex 1 vir: Cold sores or fever blisters tend to develop when an individual has a fever but can also be triggered by sun exposure, emotional distress, intestinal illness and menstruation. These blisters can recur in the same spot or in different locations.A sore or blister will typically take a few days or a week to resolve. Caused by herpes simplex i virus and are highly contagious.

Question 10

what's an effective treament for a fever blister?

Accepted Answer

Remedies: 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.

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