Question 1

what can cause a cold sore on your ear lobe?

Accepted Answer

Herpes virus: The herpes virus is always the cause of cold sores.  It is mistakenly assumed that cold sores only occur on the mouth or nose, but they can occur anywhere.

Question 2

will using abreva cause a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Don't use any one: Else's medications. New abreva should not cause a cold sore but hopefully will help it.

Question 3

would a lip piercing cause a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

An infection: Your lip piercing may be infected. Get it checked out medically. In the meantime – don’t smoke. Rinse your mouth before and after eating.  Clean the piercings 2 to 3 times per day with the solution that was recommended by the piercer. Brush teeth at least twice a day with a soft brush.

Question 4

can flossing cause a cold sore outbreak? like if you do it too rough just to get the plaque build up out?

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: Flossing can be done too vigorously, causing injury to the gums which is painful, but will not cause a "cold sore" (herpes I/II) outbreak.  Herpes I/II outbreaks are related to stress which can activate the dormant presence of intranuclear herpes virus and cause an outbreak ("cold sore").

Question 5

what causes of cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Learn about HSV: Cold sore = herpes....It has nothing to do with 'having a cold'.  It's a common infection and can be transmitted whenever a sore is present and even when one is not.

Question 6

what causes rid of a cold sore?

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Some options: 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 7

what causes rid of a cold sore and fast?

Accepted Answer

Not fast: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores. May reduce healing time from 10 to 5 days.

Question 8

what causes rid of a cold sore overnight?

Accepted Answer

Prevent it: The best way to get rid of a cold sore is to prevent it from breaking out.  When the first sign of itching, tingling, or burning occurs, take Valtrex (valacyclovir) 2 gms twice per day for 1 day.  Valtrex (valacyclovir) is a prescription anti-viral medication.  It works well as long as you start it soon enough.  Once the cold sore breaks out, you can use warm water compresses followed by aquaphor healing ointment.

Question 9

what causes rid of a cold sore really fast?

Accepted Answer

Not really fast.: 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 the onset, can also hasten healing. Your dermatologist can also provide laser treatments.

Question 10

could taking the pill cause cold sore outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no reason this would occur.

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