[jazzpollard]

You'll find tons of information out there on how to get rid of cold sores faster. A cold sore (or fever blister) is caused by the Herpes Simplex virus and will not go away until your body fights the virus.

Supplements like idol lips can help shorten the duration and over-the-counter newbielink:http://www.thebeautyinsiders.com/lip-plumpers [nonactive] can also be helpful.

Other than that, it mainly has to run it's course - and don't touch it because your hand can spread the virus. You especially don't want a herpes infection in your eye(s).

[Kristen McBride]

HemoForm Serum is the best medication for a cold sore. I have used for years and it works like gang busters.

[john2223]

There is some evidence that compounds present in garlic can help to reduce the severity of a cold sore. A number of pharmaceutical companies have been pursuing this line for a while to identify the agent and market it in a form that doesn't make you stink or repel vampires.

I think using ice can help reduce blisters or cold sores, but I don't know about preventing them from returning. Applying ice can help reduce the size and irritation of blisters or cold sore though.

[mommieofjcb]

Hi everyone. I have just spent the last hr reading everyones post about these vicious monstets that are name cold sores. My daughter is getting over the worse outbreak I have ever seen in my life. She ran a fever for 5 days and. had several sores on her lips, gums and tongue. Due to her pain inside her mouth she drooled all day long. Along with her drooling she was sneezing. However, I now have 1 in the corner of my mouth. I have never had 1 there. I am afraid that her drooling on  and constant sneezing in my face I am in some deep trouble. I am going to try this ice cube method.Im hoping that it works given the gact it is just the little tiny bubbles right now and Easter is 5 days away. I do not want to isolate myself from the family dinner because this monster has appeared.

Also, there is a book out 'get rid of cold sores' this author claims that you can get rid of cold sores not only in 8-48hrs but permanately. Has anyone heard of her technique? Have anyone actually tried it?

[timmyj]

There is no cure for cold sores, yet.  You can try vitamin C, lysin to improve your immunity which can reduce outbreak and use Abreva or Denavir or one of the anti-viral pill to control the outbreak.

People have recommended lysin but don't take too much or you might get gall stones.

Use sun screen and don't get exposed to the sun too much.

[gatorrage]

I too, have the curse of the cold sore. I called in sick this morning because this one is going to be a doozy!
I have been taking a daily dose of 6000 mg of L-lysine for over a year now and have had 2 cold sores that "tingled" but never became more than a bump for a day. I eat dark chocolate, peanuts, cashews and potato chips daily. I also exercise daily for an hour to 2 hours. I am in above average physical shape for a man of 50.
My flare up now is due to a combination of events, the perfect storm so to speak: a very stressful week at work and I started a new weightlifting regimen that includes creatine and whey protein shakes. The whey shake has 480 mg of arginine in it.
So today I am doing the ice trick every hour, upping my lysine to counteract the arginine, peroxide and Abreva.

[swampdeer]

I know it sounds a bit 'new-age' but there is some evidence that propolis has an antiviral effect. 

You can get a cold sore cream in New Zealand called Herstat which is mostly vaseline and propolis.  It's been clinically tested and seems to cut the recovery time down by a couple of days compared with other cold sore creams (according to the double blind placebo controlled trials. You can buy it in the UK, but only online.

[hondengi23]

I'm afraid there is no failsafe solution but I've found a lot of the advice on this boards useful.

[DryIce]

Dry Ice Will Kill the Herpes Virus Dead  I had a nasty large cold sore on my lip. It left and then would stay like a red dot on my lip. Then it would come back. When it came back i was going to purchase a cryo gen nitrogen gun but it was 800 bucks. Then i saw a video on removing freckles with dry ice. Dry Ice is so cold it kills layers and layers of skin Dry ice removes sun spots freckels skin cancer skin tags and warts being the hardest. 3-5 seconds for freckles. More for the rest. I observed my lip was trickled from top to mid lip. I froze off all parts of the inside and above areas. Painless. 30 days later the area was bright white and then the rough skin fell off to reveal a refreshing new look for my face. If the red dot comes back i will freeze it again. Dry Ice is about 10 bucks and various grocery stores carry it. Since there are other uses i suggest maybe removing any unwanted parts of your skin discoloration including under ur eyes and behind your ears for a nice new start. My only other success story has been oil of oregano. It comes in pill oil and spray. U should buy it in the spray to spray your throat to prevent having to do the back of your throat with the ice. Oil of Oregano is the most powerful solution to yeast infections in the mouth . i drink like a party penguin so occasionally i get oral thrush which is also part of the mouth area and caused by a horde of yeast found in beer. Thank u. Picking up dry ice in the store u need a cooler and 2 beach towels bust the ice on the ground and use a towel to grab the small pieces for use. Do not touch dry ice. Use a flatter piece if possible as u need the entire area. Everyone is different and my experience is that 10 seconds is more than enough. Thank u.

[LoraWilliams]

Urrggh! I really hate it having cold sores especially during winter season. Well, I guess I need to try those ice cubes and might work on me Thank you so much!

[puppypower]

In my experience, the fastest way to get rid of cold sores is to totally ignore them and not try to doctor them. When I was a teen, and I would feel a cold sore coming on, I would try to doctor it with home remedies. I was embarrassed. I was constantly looking in the mirror, to see how bad it was getting; self consciousness. It seemed to get worse the more I touched it and fixated on it.

One year, when I started to get a cold sore, I decided to gave up trying to doctor and cure it. I also decided, I do not care if I look like a leper for a week or two and my friends poked fun at me. By totally ignoring it, it never developed, and went away in only a few days.

From then on, that has been my strategy. When I feel a cold sore coming, which is not as often, but usually in the winter, I will not allow myself to even look at it in the mirror, nor will I touch it. I try to pretend it is not there. Within a day or two it stops growing and starts to reverse.
 
Cold sores come from the herpes simplex virus. The virus appears to be induced by stress; nerves. When you doctor and cater to the cold sore, you are unconsciously adding to the stress, helping the virus. The ignoring is about lowering the stress. One preventive measure is taking a stress formula multivitamin; vitamins C and B complex. This lowers the impact of winter stress on the skin and nerves.

[Anna Boris]

Stumper makes a very good point about diet. In the event that you are feeling burdened or have the least bit of the tingling frosty sore aura ABSOLUTELY claim off all chocolate especially dark chocolate until you are well out of fever blister harms way. Peanut butter, nuts and red grapes flame the fires of any cold sore too. If you are a chocolates fiend limit your intake even on your good weeks to lessen the likelihood of a sore beginning. These kinds of foods are high in arginine and fever montage absolutely love it. Inexpensive and important is the ingestion of daily lysine to counterbalance the arginine.

[Redwun]

Yes ice can and does work I've seen them work with combination of a few other  things mentioned above lysine, and rubbing alcohol get the highest strength or use couple others I've noticed work .

All good advice but you have to figure out what works best for you. some OTC stuff helps but may not for some,  plus side affects.

1 Keep low Stress , high stress will trigger it many times ie; big fight with spouse or someone, or worries etc
2 health diet sleep all contribute
3 find you pre-symptoms you have ie; pain tingle burning in arm leg or other act ASAP!  l-lysine ice all the spots where pain tingle usually along the nerve lines, but dont freeze your skin , semi crushed ice in 2 ziploc 5-10 mins then off. bags always leak don't they.
4. refrain from sex and masturbation for a few days or it can aggravate and make last longer .if you have symptoms or pre-symptoms wait until they go away.

 

[mrsmith2211]

I have found hydrogen peroxide very effective

[sassu16997]

Garlic
Garlic also used as home remedies for herpes. Garlic contains antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which facilitate combat outbreaks. Garlic contains a chemical compound known as allicin which cures many skin diseases including herpes. Garlic oil also included in an antiviral compound.

Baking Soda
Baking soda is a natural antiseptic and soothes your skin. Baking soda dries the skin surface quickly and heals the sores.

[Taylorlee]

Hello, I am currently running an experiment on myself with cold sores and DRY ICE and will be making posts over the next year to see if i can kill the head of the virus for good.
Long story short, I was given the gift that keeps on giving from a X girlfriend 4 years ago and have been searching for a way to kill, or at least hold the sores at bay with hope to live life without lysine, chapstick, oil, or any quick fix also to eat/ drink whatever i want without worry.
I have 3 cold sores now and have used every trick in the book to help and nothing will help from spreading. I read a thesis about cold sore laser therapy and most say after 7 sessions you might not ever get them again because the head of the virus can die. I am willing to spend the money but would like to find a way to cure them without spending a years salary on the therapy. I believe if lasers (hot) can kill the head that Dry Ice (very cold) can do the same.
I just ran to the store and got one pound of dry ice for 2 $, held a fracture of the dry ice to my cold sores for 10 seconds each. (this burns... a lot) then used tea tree oil on my cold sore locations so my skin will not blister up and will heal without scars. My lips now burn like HE11, I took 3 ibuprofen for the swelling and the pain.
I will not be using lysine anymore or any diet plan over the year, only ice and dry ice. I will keep you posted on the results.

Also a random note: please read up on lysine and consider not taking it due to health problems. My cholesterol went way up and also started to develop gul stones.
, any questions please feel free to contact me on my email.
Tay.Tay.27@hotmail.com

[sassu16997]

Vanilla is a natural cold sore remedy. The fact is that vanilla extract is alcohol dependent which kills the virus, which develops cold sores. This helps to reduce further outbreaks that may cause the infection. Try to use organic vanilla as much as possible.
Soak a cotton ball in vanilla.
Apply the cotton ball directly to the affected area.
Keep it for about a minute or so
Repeat this cold sores treatment at least four times in a day.

[NakedCrusader]

I work for a company that make a propolis based cold sore treatment.  Apparently propolis is used by bees in the hive as an anti-bacterial and anti-viral.  It may be worth a try, but ultimately all of the cold sore cures just reduce the recovery time, it's your own immune system that does the work.

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[JaksonBro]

I use lemon to treat cold sores, lemon can help you fight the infection of cold sores. To take advantage of its benefits, simply apply a few drops of its juice directly on the affected area about 3 times a day. But it hurts lol.