Question 1

how can i cure my cold sores?

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Doctor can treat: Cold sores on or near the lips are herpes virus infections, and resolve in most people in a week. Oral antiviral drugs, such as Acyclovir and several others, are effective in preventing outbreaks of cold sores, decreasing the severity of sores, and shortening the healing time of sores. Topical lip balms with anti-viral abilities can help, but not as much as the oral medications do.

Question 2

what is a good way to cure cold sores?

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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 3

home remedies to cure cold sores fast?

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Lysine?: Cures are difficult.  Palliative treatment (less pain while healing) include otc's like zylactin, herpecin.  If cold sores are frequent and debilitating, your doctor can prescribe preventative medicines.  Staying healthy helps cold sores heal faster.  Some
believe lysine helps.

Question 4

how can i quickly cure cold sores quick?

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Tips: 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 valtrex (valacyclovir).

Question 5

how can you most effectively cure cold sores?

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

Question 6

how can i quickly cure cold sores over night?

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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.
If the lesion has already appeared, it can't be stopped.

Question 7

how can i cure my cold sores without having to use drugs?

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Time: There are no good cures for cold sores other than the fact that they will resolve spontaneously.Current medications, at best, work poorly.

Question 8

what is a good way to cure cold sores that have already scabbed?

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You can't: Keep them moist with a lip balm/lubricant that is only for  your personal use. If using your fingers to apply be sure to wash thoroughly and avoid finger/eye contact.

Question 9

will they soon find a cure for cold sores? are they working on it?  when will they find one?

Accepted Answer

No absolute cure...: Cold sores are caused by labial herpes virus which is also called type 1 herpes simplex virus( genital is type 2). This virus hides in nerve terminals so to say and when there is some type of stress it may show up again. It can be treated at the moment it appears with medication that encourages the virus to leave the area but it will not "kill"'it or avoid it from hiding in the nerves again.

Question 10

what is a cure for herpes cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Prophylaxis: Time will make the active infection go away.  If you are getting cold sores repeatedly, your doctor can prescribe antiviral medications to help prevent them from returning in the future.

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