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what's a good way to get rid of cold sores? (these things freaking hurt...) like without all of that medcince, cuz i can't go to the store...are there some home remedies? some tips? thnx guys


I am a make up artist and beauty therapist, the quickest way is to get an ice cube and hold it on the sold sore for about 10 minutes (or as long as you can handle it), use a tea towel so you wont freeze your fingers, it freezes the virus and kills the sore, it works, try it, good luck.


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Abreva

List Price: $17.13
Price: $16.62
You Save: $0.51 (3%)

Product Details

  • Can be used by adults and children 12 years and over

Product Description

#1 Pharmacist Recommended
Cold Sore Treatment
Portable and Convenient PUMP
Only FDA Non-prescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time
Questions? Call 1-877-709-3539 Weekdays


Abreva is the only non-prescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA.


What is Abreva?
Abreva is the only non-prescription cold sore medicine FDA approved to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms. That's why it's the number one Pharmacist recommended cold sore medication.

While other products just soothe, Abreva goes deep in the skin to help heal cold sores from the inside out...Fast! Abreva is available in two formats; a convenient tube to keep Abreva ever-ready at home, and now a new easy-to-use pump for a clean and easy application on the go.

When Should I Use Abreva?
Start applying Abreva the moment you feel a cold sore coming on, when you feel that tingle, itch and/or burning sensation. If you miss the tingle stage, start using Abreva as soon as you can, and apply it five times a day until your cold sore is healed.

How Does Abreva Work?
Abreva contains 10 percent Docosanol, a unique patented active ingredient that helps protect healthy cells from the cold sore virus. As Abreva helps the healthy cells defend the cold sore virus, the virus has a difficult time infecting more and more cells. This means cold sores heal faster and symptoms don't last as long.


Why Use Abreva?
Other cold sore treatments only relieve symptoms, so they can't match the healing power of Abreva. Just check out the interactive demo to see the Abreva difference.

Plus, Abreva offers a Money-Back Guaranteee. If you aren't completely satisfied for any reason, save your receipt and remaining product, and call 1-877-709-3539 to receive a full refund.


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Customer Reviews

Great product, except for the pump
If it weren't for the pump, this product would get a 5-star rating. I've battled cold sores all my life and this killed the sore immediately. No other product has done so well. However, the pump is very hard to control and dispenses way too much, resulting in waste.
Mad
I ordered this product a few times. Besides them uping the price each time, they also change the product each time too. From the crappy pump to the workable tube. If you ever used this product you know that the pump when fully used still retains 20% of the product at the bottom of the pump (just take it apart next time you fully use one and see). At the cost per ounce (@ $200) that is a lot wasted. I will never buy this product from them again. And also want to put the new site that has a cheaper price and still in the tube.
Fast acting healing product
Once you start feeling the symptoms, rub it into skin 5 times a day, that way the sore doesn't even grow! The gel stunts it like you never had it, but you HAVE to detect it at the first sign, otherwise the gel won't be as effective and will just try to speed up the healing process over several days.
Graet item and Great Price!
Hello i usually get at least once a year a cold sore on my finger and my Doctor recommended me applying this whenever i can to avoid the flare up.I found buying it here saved me money and the sore from appearing more often.I am a very happy customer.
Abreva
Abreva rocks. Absolutely rocks. Always has. I bought this pump because the tube doesn't last long in a pocket. Abreva is a supreme germ killer. Kills a cold sore in about 3 days (if you use it the day you find your cold sore). Abreva also kills pimples in less time than any pimple killing substance on the market. Good product.

Novitra

List Price: $19.95

Product Details

  • Reduces Severity

Product Description

NOVITRATM is the only non-prescription cold sore medicine made with a patented active zinc formulation that shortens the duration of cold sores and goes to work immediately to reduce the severity of symptoms, including tingling, blistering, itching, soreness and pain. The active zinc in NOVITRA is formulated in a soothing cream that is intended to enhance its rapid absorption and availability, speeding up the healing process.

Customer Reviews

Works Great!
This product works really good. I have been using Abreva but it seemed like I was becoming immune to it. I think I actually like this one better anyway. Thanks...
Really works well
I have a history of cold sores/sun blisters when I get extremely fatigued and get too much sun. When I feel one coming on I start to use Novitra and it works great for me. It actually stops the cold sore from forming altogether. The only problem that I'm having is finding it at my local pharmacies.
Novitra is worth a try!
I have been using Novitra for years, and I have found it to be the most effective topical agent to use against cold sores and fever blisters. You can apply it at any stage, and you can use it between outbreaks. Give it a try and see how it works for you!
Unbeatable!
I happen to have chronic cold sores, and before this product I would get one at least 5-10 times a year. Now with Novitra I have easily halved that. A+ product, especially for the price.
Novitra Really Works
This product has worked extremely well for me. As someone who has had a long history of large cold sores, I highly recommend Novitra.

I have used prescription medication for years to lessen the frequency/severity of my outbreaks, but recently have started to get cold sores again. Last summer, I was unable to find Novitra in the stores, so I purchased Abreva, which had helped a little in the past. It seems that I have gotten immune to Abreva and it no longer helps me at all.

Just last week, however, I started to get a cold sore, and it was already at the bumpy stage and I used the Novitra and it never developed. Anyone with a history of cold sore outbreaks should keep this product on hand.

ZILA PHARMACEUTICALS INc.

List Price: $8.42

Product Details

  • It is cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment, Oral Pain Reliever.

Product Description

INDICATIONS: Zilactin Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment, Oral Pain Reliever Temporarily relieves pain caused by: cold sores and fever blisters, canker sores, mouth sores, gum irritations.

Customer Reviews

Zilactin
The Product was easy to use. It Can be carried in purse. Relief of canker sore pain was immediate, and lasted for a long time,about 5-6 hours. Only required a small amount on each sore to give relief. However it does burn when applied. The burning on application is offset by the excellent results. I would highly recommend this product to others.
Zilactin is wonderful
I have had to deal with fever blisters on my lips for years. I tried many different meds with little success. One summer while vacationing in Canada, I discovered Zilactin. I started using it and within a couple of days, my fever blisters were almost gone. I have been using Zilactin ever since. The first sign of a fever blister, I start applying Zilactin to the area and most times the blister never materializes and, if it does it is only a very minor problem. Zilatin burns a little when you first apply it but the results are wonderful. I will never purchase another cold sore/fever blister medication as long as I can find Zilactin. I usually buy several tubes at a time just so I don't get caught without it. If I can't find it in local drug stores, I can always depend on finding it here at Amazon. WONDERFUL STUFF!!!!!
Did NOT work
I will keep this short and to the point. I rarely get cold sores but when I do they are big and ugly. I applied this at the first sign of a cold sore and it did absolutely NOTHING! It still grew and developed into a full on sore. Save your money! What did work, was tea tree oil and neosporin. Apply the tea tree first let it dry for about 30 minutes then apply the neosporin on top. Gone in 2-3 days.
cold sore review
I have been using this product for over a year now, whenever a cold sore starts. It stops the pain immediately. It can stop a cold sore from breaking out if used at the first sign of a sore, but once you have the sore, it doesn't seem to shorten the duration, or make the sore less noticeable.
The Best for Cold Sores
I've been getting cold sores due to stress and winter weather since I was a kid and Zilactin is by far the best stuff I've ever used on them. Abreva doesn't even come close.

Peaceful Mountain DermaSeptic

List Price: $99.00

Product Details

  • Avoid embarassment buy using this privately.

Product Description

DermaSeptic Skin Healing Device Heals cold sores herpes and fever blisters Stops cold sores in days eliminates warts stops herpes lesions before they break the skin

Customer Reviews

OMG....love it!!!!
This works better than anything I have ever tried..... I have had a problem with cold sores for over 20 years. It made it go away before the swelling ever started. Always keep it in my purse now!!!
Thank you
It SEEMS to work
When I started a new job, I began traveling a lot and seemed to get a cold sore every time I hit the road. Guess it was due to the stresses of traveling. I saw this in the in flight magazines every time I flew and decided to give it a try. Nothing worse than showing up at a business meeting with a big cold sore on the bottom lip!

After six months, I THINK that it works. Since I started using it, I have gotten far fewer cold sores and they are far less severe. I don't really know if it's the DermaSeptic because I still use the ice cube trick, Abreava, and Campho-Phenique.

Regarding the conducting gel that comes with this, I found that alcohol hand cleaning gel works just as well and I like the idea of it being an antiseptic. Also, the Campho-Phenique gel works, too, although I only use it on the part that touches my lip. On the side of the device, I use the cheaper hand cleaning gel.

So, I am pretty sure that it's helping keep these cold sores at bay.


Hope DermaSeptic will work as advertised
It was nice to see this available for less than in the airplane magazines. No chance to try it out yet, and if I never do, that is okay too.
Derma Septic
I have used it three times now and love it. It came just in time for me to get over a cold and I get cold sores after them so thanks it works great. Only had to administer it twice before the cold sore was just a flat scab. Gone in three days...
Rip off dont buy this product
I purchased the dermaseptic and I got ripped off. the silver tab that you apply to the cold sore has to be sanded with an emory board. upon close examination I noticed that my brand new dermaseptic device had been sanded already and the copper metal under the silver tab was visible. I think they sent me a reconditioned device that had been used. it was not new. so, I am not sure if it works or not. It hasn't helped me at all. it was a waste of $100. dont buy this product.

Clear Springs Press

List Price: $16.95
Price: $15.25
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Product Description

This book discusses the major Natural and Alternative treatments for the Herpes Family viruses that have been documented in the Scientific and Medical Literature. It discusses several nutritional supplements and inexpensive over-the-counter medications that boost the immune system. It also discusses several foods, supplements and herbs that have anti-viral properties. The emphasis is on correlating potential natural and alternative therapies with relevant published research. Some have substantial supporting research and others very little. Get the documented facts, not unfounded claims.

Customer Reviews

"A great alternative resource for Herpes - very informative!!"
This book is what all of the other herpes self-help books are not. It is also not what the other books are. The writing style is a bit technical but the content is understandable by non-medical people like me. It covers a discussion of many of the "alternative" treatment modalities strictly from the standpoint of how well they are or are not documented in scientific and medical literature. The author makes no claims about miraculous cures and generates no sales pitches, but he has gone to considerable effort to dig up some promising alternative treatments that are also effective for other conditions too. Some of the supplements and herbs have a lot of documentation supporting them and some have very little. Just the facts clearly laid out.

I know several individuals who are using BHT to suppress their herpes outbreaks with complete success and no apparent side effects. I wish I had read this book when my grandmother was suffering from her shingles. I highly recommend it!



lohmanndental - cold sores, mouth sores, dental health, buckhead ...

Cold sores, also called cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Cold sores are small, painful, fluid-filled blisters or sores that appear on the lips, mouth, throat, cheeks, chin and nose. The oral herpes, or cold sores are very common. It is estimated that 80% of the population have been exposed to herpes simplex, HSV-1.

"Prodromal symptoms" such as pain, itching or tingling, often precedes the blisters by one to two days. Sexual contact (oral to oral, vaginal or anal) is very risky during this time.The virus spreads from person to person through close contact with a kiss or other wounds, or even contact with the skin of normal appearance which is shedding the virus. You do not have to be symptomatic to be contagious. You may be asymptomatic shedding. Infected saliva is also a means of transmission. Herpes Whitlow, herpes occurring on the fingers, is often contracted by touching the sores. Good hygiene practices and wash your hands as soon as possible after touching sores or sensitive areas in the prodromal stage to prevent the spread of the virus. The herpes virus is easily killed with soap and water....

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