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StormBerlin · 05-04-2004, 11:53 AM

Does anyone know a way to get rid of cold sores? I bought that Abreeva stuff and put it on right when I felt "a tingle" just like the package says, but it didn't work

I now have a full fledged cold sore and I need it to leave.... Any home remedies or something? Much appreciated.

kwoodmex · 05-04-2004, 12:00 PM

i dunno about any home remedies. they run rampant in my family, especially in my dad, mostly when he's outside in the heat or in direct sunlight.

if it's just one, then live with it till it goes away. if you get them on a somewhat regular basis, go get a doctor to prescribe you some valtrex. say goodbye to that cold sore.

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Holo · 05-04-2004, 12:04 PM

well, if it's a real cold sore then it's Herpes simplex 1, which I don't think is curable. HSV1 is mainly on the mouth can it can be spread to the genitals if a sore is present and you do oral. As far as remedies HSV loves the amino acid arginine which is in chocolate and other foods. It hates lysine which is in legumes and many other foods as well. If you go to the health food store you can get lysine supplements and also get Licorice pills, which help fight HSV outbreaks.

Sugar&Spice · 05-04-2004, 12:06 PM

http://tips.tipking.com/health/tip_88.shtml

That site provides some at home remedies. There is a medicine out there called..camphophenic that my friend always uses. Another at home remedy that works good right when you feel one coming on is hydrogen peroxide. Just put some on a q-tip and dab it on there many times throughout the day. Chances are it will never become a full blown cold sore. But since you already have one..give the hydrogen peroxide a chance. Should dry it up quickly.

Yakk · 05-04-2004, 12:08 PM

If it is a cold sore, it's a viral infection. Get your immune system up and/or get some anti-viral treatments.

Google for "cold sore home treatments" gives me:
http://www.animated-teeth.com/cold_s...treatments.htm

maleficent · 05-04-2004, 12:09 PM

Use a warm tea bag on the cold sore. Leave it in place for about 20-30 minutes, pressing on it firmly. By the next morning- the cold sore should be gone.

Astrocloud · 05-04-2004, 12:13 PM

Get pharmaceutical grade CoEnzyme Q10 and break open a capsule. Smear liberally on the coldsore. It worked for me.

SecretMethod70 · 05-04-2004, 12:15 PM

IF they are cold sores, the advice here is right on from what I can tell (although I've never had cold sores so I can't speak from experience). However, there tends to be confusion between cold sores and canker sores, which are not the same thing, so be sure that it is cold sores you're talking about:

http://www.ada.org/public/topics/mouth_sores.asp

txlovely · 05-04-2004, 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by kwoodmex
i dunno about any home remedies. they run rampant in my family, especially in my dad, mostly when he's outside in the heat or in direct sunlight.

if it's just one, then live with it till it goes away. if you get them on a somewhat regular basis, go get a doctor to prescribe you some valtrex. say goodbye to that cold sore.

look

Valtrex or zovirax cream - both too late for you now, but get a prescription so you'll have some on hand the next time one starts creeping up. If you coat the zovirax on just when you start feeling the tingle, the blasted thing either won't surface or will barely pop up. You'll look like you have spooge on your lip, but I'd rather that than the cold sore!

slimcr · 05-04-2004, 01:47 PM

funny we got them at the very same time StormB.

StormBerlin · 05-04-2004, 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by slimcr
funny we got them at the very same time StormB.

I always get them when the weather changes suddenly.

I tried the teabag thingee, and hopefully that works. The cold sore already feels like it's softer and not as large (it's located right where the dip is on my top lip, so it's pretty noticable and irritating). I used Chamomile tea bags. I hope that's ok

Share some more if you guys have them, k? I looked at all those websites and they all gave good advice, unfortunately most of it was geared toward before actually getting the cold sore, so I'm a little late.

seizei · 05-04-2004, 07:23 PM

I've put my methods up in this and this thread - have one now, but it isn't visible due to my way of taking care of it

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ok I consider myself an expert on this subject. I have had coldsores all my life, usually I will get 1 during times of stress, such as the start of a school year.

You will never 'get rid' of them - they are the result of the Herpes Simplex virus that you received from your mommy while in the womb. Consider it your very first birthday gift

you CAN treat them symptomatically though, and I believe I have found the perfect way to do so!!!!

You need 3 things: isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), lipactin (or some other product that forms a film-like seal over the sore), and polysporin (or any antibiotic ointment).

As soon as you feel the tingling sensation and you think you might be getting a cold sore, grab that bottle of rubbing alcohol. cover the opening with a finger, turn bottle over, and dab the finger over the spot. DO NOT RUB, just dab it in one spot. Let it dry for 10 seconds or so, then apply more alcohol. Do this like 5-10 times. Then, put the lipactin on. Let it stay for an hour or so. try not to smile or the seal will break and the stuff will peel off.

After an hour, go to a mirror and peel the lipactin off, and do the rubbing alcohol thing again. Put more lipactin on. Keep repeating until the cold sore is 'dead'... that means no more 'bubbles' and no more tingling. At this point, put polysporin over the sore. Looks silly, so good to do this over night. If you roll in your sleep alot, cover the polysporin with a bandaid so it doesn't rub off.

Here is the timeline I have my coldsore removal down to:

first day, afternoon maybe: Noticing tingling sensation, start doing rubbing alcohol and lipactin.

next day, morning: sore may be 'dead' already so start with polysporin to speed healing, otherwise, keep at it with rubbing alcohol.

nighttime: cold sore is definately and always dead by this time, sleep with a big wad of polysporin over it.

Next morning: sore is barely noticable... keep doing polysporin inconspicuously until it's completely healed.

NOte: if you do the polysporin while sore is still 'alive', it will spread through the area the ointment is covering. This is bad.

I have this down to a science now. Whereas once I had to walk around with those big ugly sores for several days (was hell as a kid in grade school), now I have them barely noticeable in the first place, from the alcohol stopping growth, and then healing very very fast from the polysporin.

Hope this helps

SexyCat · 05-05-2004, 08:51 AM

I just use carmex and it seems to work for me. I have tried other more expensive remedies and they never seem to work as well.

05-05-2004, 09:51 AM

My suggestion is what I recommend in my business. I offer aromatherapy oils and uses.
For cold sores, use 1 drop uncut oil to 1 tbsp. of unscented lotion using either bergamot, myrrh, or sandalwood to apply to the sore 1-2 times a day.

iamtheone · 05-05-2004, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by :::OshnSoul:::
My suggestion is what I recommend in my business. I offer aromatherapy oils and uses.
For cold sores, use 1 drop uncut oil to 1 tbsp. of unscented lotion using either bergamot, myrrh, or sandalwood to apply to the sore 1-2 times a day.

and does it work?

05-06-2004, 02:45 PM

I've never had a cold sore, but from what I've known by others, it does.
As a warning though, if you have sensitive skin, it can easily irritate, so be cautious.

05-04-2004, 11:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
StormBerlin Happy as a hippo Location: Southern California	Cold Sores Does anyone know a way to get rid of cold sores? I bought that Abreeva stuff and put it on right when I felt "a tingle" just like the package says, but it didn't work I now have a full fledged cold sore and I need it to leave.... Any home remedies or something? Much appreciated. __________________ "if anal sex could get a girl pregnant i'd be tits deep in child support" Arcane

05-04-2004, 12:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Holo A Real American	well, if it's a real cold sore then it's Herpes simplex 1, which I don't think is curable. HSV1 is mainly on the mouth can it can be spread to the genitals if a sore is present and you do oral. As far as remedies HSV loves the amino acid arginine which is in chocolate and other foods. It hates lysine which is in legumes and many other foods as well. If you go to the health food store you can get lysine supplements and also get Licorice pills, which help fight HSV outbreaks. __________________ I happen to like the words "fuck", "cock", "pussy", "tits", "cunt", "twat", "shit" and even "bitch". As long as I am not using them to describe you, don't go telling me whether or not I can/should use them...that is, if you want me to continue refraining from using them to describe you. ~Prince

05-04-2004, 12:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sugar&Spice Psycho	http://tips.tipking.com/health/tip_88.shtml That site provides some at home remedies. There is a medicine out there called..camphophenic that my friend always uses. Another at home remedy that works good right when you feel one coming on is hydrogen peroxide. Just put some on a q-tip and dab it on there many times throughout the day. Chances are it will never become a full blown cold sore. But since you already have one..give the hydrogen peroxide a chance. Should dry it up quickly. __________________ -Speak your mind even if your voice shakes

05-04-2004, 12:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Yakk Wehret Den Anfängen! Location: Ontario, Canada	If it is a cold sore, it's a viral infection. Get your immune system up and/or get some anti-viral treatments. Google for "cold sore home treatments" gives me: http://www.animated-teeth.com/cold_s...treatments.htm __________________ Last edited by JHVH : 10-29-4004 BC at 09:00 PM. Reason: Time for a rest.

05-04-2004, 12:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Use a warm tea bag on the cold sore. Leave it in place for about 20-30 minutes, pressing on it firmly. By the next morning- the cold sore should be gone. __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

05-04-2004, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
kwoodmex Crazy	i dunno about any home remedies. they run rampant in my family, especially in my dad, mostly when he's outside in the heat or in direct sunlight. if it's just one, then live with it till it goes away. if you get them on a somewhat regular basis, go get a doctor to prescribe you some valtrex. say goodbye to that cold sore. look

05-04-2004, 12:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Astrocloud Apocalypse Nerd	Get pharmaceutical grade CoEnzyme Q10 and break open a capsule. Smear liberally on the coldsore. It worked for me.

05-04-2004, 12:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	IF they are cold sores, the advice here is right on from what I can tell (although I've never had cold sores so I can't speak from experience). However, there tends to be confusion between cold sores and canker sores, which are not the same thing, so be sure that it is cold sores you're talking about: http://www.ada.org/public/topics/mouth_sores.asp __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling Last edited by SecretMethod70; 05-04-2004 at 07:39 PM..

05-04-2004, 01:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
slimcr Insane	funny we got them at the very same time StormB.

05-05-2004, 08:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
SexyCat Meow Location: Michigan	I just use carmex and it seems to work for me. I have tried other more expensive remedies and they never seem to work as well.

05-05-2004, 09:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
:::OshnSoul::: Guest	My suggestion is what I recommend in my business. I offer aromatherapy oils and uses. For cold sores, use 1 drop uncut oil to 1 tbsp. of unscented lotion using either bergamot, myrrh, or sandalwood to apply to the sore 1-2 times a day.

05-06-2004, 02:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
:::OshnSoul::: Guest	I've never had a cold sore, but from what I've known by others, it does. As a warning though, if you have sensitive skin, it can easily irritate, so be cautious.