Question 1

help, could u give me steps on treating cold sores?

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 topical 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.
Use a topical anesthetic cream when in the ulcer stage.

Question 2

is abreva effective in treating cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Has some effect: The best treatment is laser such as the biolase md laser which will relieve the pain immediately and decrease the normal healing time for the cold sore.

Question 3

how effective is abreva at treating cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: Don't know about abreva, but a dental laser can be used to shorten the life of the cold sores and may stop them from returning to the same tissue area.

Question 4

what is the most effective method of treating cold sores? topical creams or tablets?

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Cold sore: I prefer tablets-either acyclovir or valtrex or  famvir   but can also treat with  Lysine tablets 500 mg, 3 tabs x 5 days then 500 mg 1 tablet x 5 days.  f/u/ w/ MD

Question 5

can sex cause cold sores?

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Yes - oral sex: One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases situations that can occur is the transmission of herpes related cold sores to the genital area.

Question 6

why do i get cold sores so often?

Accepted Answer

Virus and Stress: Viatmin B12 or vitamin d deficiency.  Take a multi-vitamin everyday,  spend some time in the sun,  and find ways decrease stress.  Apply abreva (over the counter) cream as soon as you feel the cold sore.  This will shorten (or in some cases get rid of) the cold sore.

Question 7

how to remove cold sores in 3 days?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: 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.  This is not the only way to treat cold sores.

Question 8

why do i develop so many cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Weak immunity!: Your immunology is weak against the herpes virus. 
Valtex daily can help.  Natural answers include lysine and zinc (50mg of zinc gluconate!

Question 9

what's to be done about cold sores!?

Accepted Answer

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 with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Your physician can prescribe valtrex (valacyclovir).

Question 10

what can i do to treat my sons cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Lemon balm: Talk to his doctor about use of  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.

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