Question 1

how can i stop a 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 2

how can i stop my cold sore. help!?

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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 can provide laser treatments.

Question 3

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 4

how should you make a cold sore stop hurting?

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Laser treatment: Use of lasers on the cold sore will usually stop the pain and heal the sore quicker. Topical anesthetic (anbesol) will relieve the pain in the interim.

Question 5

how can i stop a cold sore from coming up overnight?

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Probably not stop..: 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 6

i haven't had cold sore in a long time an snow one is starting to form.when i get them it ends up looking very bad. i need something that can help to stop it from getting worse.

Accepted Answer

Try Orajel  every 4: hours, as well as gargle with warm salty water 3 x a day.
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Question 7

will zinc stop a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

No...: Zinc might help get rid of common cold/flu symptoms but has no beneficial effect in the treatment or prevention of a cold sore commonly caused by herpes simplex type 1.

Question 8

will amoxicillan stop a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

No help for virus: Cold sores, usually caused by a variety of viruses (most famous among which is the dreaded herpes simplex virus) are unaffected by antibiotics which are designed in the lab to attack the bacterium. Since viruses are not actually cells themselves and instead insert themselves into your body's cells, antibiotics are useless. You should get either a swab or a blood test to determine if indeed hsv.

Question 9

how can you stop a cold sore from getting bigger?

Accepted Answer

See dentist early: S/he can use laser eneregy to halt progression of the lesion if caught in the prodromal ("wormy" or "chapped feeling") stage of the lesion. Some medications work, but the best thing to do is not touch/aggravate the lesion. Active lesions are highly contagious.

Question 10

i think i'm getting a cold sore, can someone help me stop it?

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Maybe: If this is the first time it is more responsive to some of the anti viral medications. If this is a reocurrence of a cold sore it is more resistant to treatment. I would call your doctor because the medicine is prescription. Either way it still will likely take several days to a week. But it still can reocurr.

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