Question 1

i have a huge cold sore that is itchy and spreading. i heard "lemon balm cream" works. what is that and what brand should i be looking for?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: First determine if it is herpes. If it is, none of the topicals do enough to warrant much discussion. Whether lemon balm or expensive prescription, once you get a sore it heals about the same whatever you put on it. The effective remedy is to have on hand valacyclovir (or acyclovir) to take 2 Gram (2x1G) at very first tingling (prodrome). This is safe, no side effects, aborts the attack or produce

Question 2

can i use tea tree oil on my cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Some people have : Reported variable results using tea tree on 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.

Question 3

i have a cold sore on the top of my lip, is it okay for me to put tea tree oil on it?

Accepted Answer

Some people have: Used tea tree oil on cold sores with variable results reported. 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 &gt;.

Question 4

cold sore crisis! what do i do?

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Your doctor can: Prescribe valtrex (valacyclovir). 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 w lysine 1, 000mg orally 3x a day at  onset, can also hasten healing. Your dermatologist can also provide laser treatments.

Question 5

what sort of disease is a cold sore?

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Herpes: A cold sore or fever blister is caused by a herpes viral infection.

Question 6

symptoms of a cold sore please help?

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Sxs: Cold sores are painful liquid filled blisters that can occur on the lips, roof of the mouth or the gums which are caused by the herpes simplex virus (hsv-1).

Question 7

what do you recommend for a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: Agree w dr. Patterson.  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). If you have cold sore blisters it is best not to share e.

Question 8

how can i stop this upcoming cold sore?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what can be done to conceal a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

"Cover Up": Cover up make up can conceal imperfections. Don't apply directly if it is in stick form - as you will contaminate it.  Application with a clean q tip would be a good way to apply.

Question 10

what are some of the tests for cold sore?

Accepted Answer

The tests for Cold sore include::   Herpes simplex 1 and 2 IgG and IgM, Herpes culture, Viral culture.

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I have a huge cold sore that is itchy and spreading. i heard "lemon balm cream" works. what is that and what brand should i be looking for?

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Can i use tea tree oil on my cold sore?

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I have a cold sore on the top of my lip, is it okay for me to put tea tree oil on it?

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Cold sore crisis! what do i do?

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What sort of disease is a cold sore?

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Symptoms of a cold sore please help?

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What do you recommend for a cold sore?

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How can i stop this upcoming cold sore?

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What can be done to conceal a cold sore?

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What are some of the tests for cold sore?

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