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Cold sores - More tips for cold sores

Submitted by Maranda

I have been getting cold sores since I don't even know. I always hated them they put down my self esteem. I was always afraid that I wouldn't find a guy that would accept me with them. So I have tried using pills and creams to make them disappear but they never really worked.

So I tried using hand sanatizer. It dries the cold sore right up. I usually pop the blister before applying it so that it can really get into the sore. I do this a tleast 3 times a day till it heals.

Good or Bad!

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Comments by: Linda from Texas Mar 04, 2010

Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. You can us a Rx medication (anti-viral such as acyclovir or a more current extended release version) perscribed by your doctor at the time you feel a slight ichy/heat at the site the cold sore will form. If you do this, the sore will likely never form. The medication must be used for a while after the sensation is gone or it will return. I have found that touching or popping the sore makes it worse. The hand sanitizer is alcohol which will stop additional bacteria from setting in but it will not help the cold sore. Hope this helps someone.