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Cold sore removed with Nail Polish Remover

The fastest, most effective way to get rid of a cold sore that I have found is constant application of acetone based nail polish remover. Apply hourly with a Q-tip and then cover with Abbreva.

Take care not to get the cold sore wet and immediately upon exiting the shower dry it with the nail polish remover and the Abbreva. This should dry it out within 24 hours.


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I think I overdid the acetone Comments By: anon on 2009-02-27
I was skeptical about trying nail-polish remover on a cold sore last year. I was desperate, and at the time was getting cold-sore after cold-sore. I tried the acetone and it worked. Its been about a year, and I woke up yesterday with what I know all to well as the first signs of the nasty beast. I grabbed the acetone bottle and some cotton swabs and started soaking away. Later that night, I still wasn't satisfied with how it looked, and really went at it with the acetone. I admit, I might have gotten a little carried away. Literally I was rubbing the acetone soaked cotton back and forth, pretty hard over the bottom left corner of my lip. I woke up this morning, and now theres a dime size sore, that looks like a burn when I was rubbing the acetone. If I thought a cold sore would be obvious, I had no idea what was coming to me. I'm so embarrased right now - and have to go up to Hollywood tomorrow to celebrate my birthday. Putting make up over it makes it appear crusty, and no matter what its obvious.
 
not sure if this works, idk.. Comments By: Dee on 2009-03-05
idk, i tried this yesterday and it seemed to be working at first, but eventually went back to its original form.right before bed i applied abreva, following the acetone. i woke up this morning with a swollen lip, and the sore still looks the same.
 
.... Comments By: Anon on 2009-03-10
i'm so happy i read this and gave it a go,, i have to say its worked, size has reduced, not as sore and obvious,,,:-)
 
Sterilsed needle, ice and nail polish remover Comments By: Becky on 2009-03-10
Ive been suffering with coldsore since i can remember, not just little ones, but massive ones that take over half the lips! i read on here about the nail varnish method and thought i would give it a try, its best doing it on a day off or a weekend though as once you have done it, it swells for a good few hours!
I sterilised a needle and popped all the blisters while dabbing it with tissue (horrible but neccessary!) then i put ice on each of the sores for around 5 mins and then dried my lips with tissue, i then applied nail varnish remover to my lips, it completely dried my lips out and its now around 6 hours later and the redness has gone and im only left with a few light scabs and minimal pain, hopefully by the morning it will be even better!

 
Man I hope this isnt a joke! Comments By: Amy W. on 2009-03-14
I just went and applied some acetone nail polish remover on my lip. I am not gonna lie I am a little scared about whats gonna happen next. Most of the comments have been positive feed back and I HATE when I get fever blisters. Thank God I have a week of vacation that started today! I will let you know how it works for me. Right now I am trying to keep the remover from getting in my mouth. But the blister feels warm so something is working. Cross your fingers for me and Ill cross mine for you!! :) Ill comment again soon with some updates.
 
update Comments By: Amy W. on 2009-03-14
I put the nail polish remover on for the first time about 30-45 mins ago.. nothing so far. what i am doing now is i have a bandade holding a small piece of cotton ball soaked in polish remover on my blister.. we will see what happens!
 
hmmm... Comments By: Amy W. on 2009-03-14
well i tried it and at first it was looking like it was working and it seemed like it was drying up and even felt like it was. I applied it with a q tip every 15-20 mins and even put some on a bandaid and let it sit. Now 2 hours later it looks the same again. Red and infected. I have decided Im going to put some tooth paste on it b4 I go to bed and see how that works. Wish me luck! Ill try the polish remover again tomorrow.... We'll see!
 
dry the crap out of it with acetone Comments By: la tina on 2009-03-23
When my usual methods did not work i went online and tried the home remedies. I happened to have pure acetone (nail polish remover) and started lightly applying it on my lip with several q-tips. Then i got some toilet paper and pressed the crap out of it. Took most of it away. I will be applying a Lysine balm and taking lysine supplements.
Tea tree oil is a good antiseptic and Ibuprophen took away most of the swelling.

 
Works Like A Damn Charm Comments By: COLLEGE STUDENT on 2009-03-25
Had swollen lip/emerging blister last night. Applied 100% acetone nail polish remover to the sore and it was completely gone by this afternoon. Great Tip, Thanks a lot. I have finally found a way to stop these bloody things from happening. To think your day is completely out of your control from a stupid cold sore.
THANKS

 
Fingers Crossed #1 Comments By: ca on 2009-03-31
Just put on the nail polish remover..

its been 20 minutes.. and not much has changed, but it feels like its working

so i will give it a 3 at the moment, keep u posted

 



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