Cold Sore Tips
Here are several different methods that I’ve tried for healing or preventing cold sores from forming and they have worked for me. It’s best to apply any treatment as soon as you notice the “tingling” that happens right before a blister appears.
Some of the methods can burn or cause a sting, numb the sore spot with an ice cube first if that bothers you.
Healing Coldsore Tips
Try *one* of the methods below, do not apply everything all at the same time.
- Perfume
- Vodka
- Nail Polish Remover
- Toothpaste gobbed on the blister spot and left there as long as possible.
- Tea Tree Oil (melaleuca oil)
- Vinegar
- Baking Soda
- Hydrogen Peroxide
Keep dabbing and applying the treatment until blister disappears. I know some people pick and poke and try to get the sucker to pop or drain, but that’s never worked well for me (bigger mess and possible scar to deal with).
Also I find it helps to keep the lips covered with chapstick or lip balm, slather it constantly as soon as I feel a blister forming.
Please remember to use separate hand towels, bath towels, and wash cloths when you have a cold sore, it’s the herpes simplex virus and its very contagious. Also avoid sharing utensils, dishes, cups and avoid kissing for awhile.
This virus can cause blindness if it gets in your eyes, so avoid touching your eyes unless you have thoroughly washed your hands first.
Do you have any tried and true home remedies for cold sores? I’d love to hear them!
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08 Mar 2007 at 10:27 am
I use a little bit of “Super Lysine Plus” cream as soon as the tingle starts. The active ingredients in this are Zinc Oxide and L-Lysine. I works 90% of the time. You can purchase it at a health food store or drug store.
11 Mar 2007 at 1:53 am
I think I’ve tried everything for my cold sores, including Doctor prescribed medications! The worst thing for me was creams, I wanted to “dry” out the cold sore, not keep it moist, which made it worse. After trying, what I thought was everything, my Doctor suggested L-Lysine. It’s a capsule and it not only helps prevent cold sores, but aids in calcium absorption and retention. You can purchase it at any health or drug store. I take one a day and increase if I do get a cold sore. If my cold sore does break out (which is rare since taking the L-Lysine) I then use a clear water type liquid prescribed by my Doctor called Sab- Idoxuridine (it’s expensive but very little is used). I’ve used these two things now for about 10 years and my cold sores are very few and far between
14 Mar 2007 at 8:42 am
Thanks for the tips guys! I’ve heard a lot of good things about L-Lysine, but have never tried it.