if u use neosporin for cold sores in how many days will it go away?
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Neosporin is an antibacterial agent( i.e. kills bacteria). Cold sores are caused by a virus, so neosporin won't work on them.\n\nhttp://www.drweil.com/u/Article/A114/\n\nhttp://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_coldso.htm
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A hot or warm washrag applied to the area for 30 minutes at a time should draw the infection to the surface.  If it does come to the surface as a little white bump on top of the red bump, try opening it by gently scratching it with a fingernail.  If it doesn't come up, leave it be.  Don't put neosporin on it, as it is not an open wound and could clog the surrounding pores.  If it is there after a week without relief or any healing, or gets worse call your doctor.  Those little buggers hurt like all the world, but usually heal by themselves.
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All mouthsores (at any age) normally last 10-14 days.  If they last longer than this see a dentist to get evaluated.  Most sores occur because of the decrease in immune system which brings the sores.  If she's unable to eat than see a dentist who can rx a viscous lidocaine or use a orajel or the like.  THe only tx is let them run their course (10-14 days)
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Yes...a "Cold Sore" is a form of Herpes Simplex 1. The "Mildest" form of the Herpes Simplex Family. \nPoke around the below site & GOOD LUCK TO YA! \n\nWhat are cold sores?\nCold sores, sometimes called fever blisters, are clusters of small blisters on the lip and outer edge of the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red and inflamed. The blisters can break open, weep a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. Complete healing may take 7 to 10 days.\n\nSee an illustration of cold sores.\n\nWhat causes cold sores?\nCold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-1 usually leads to lip and mouth sores (herpes labialis), while HSV-2 most often leads to genital herpes. However, both virus types can cause cold sores or genital herpes if skin comes into contact with either type.
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You could fool your skin into believing the virus causing the irritation is gone..\n\napply ICE CUBE on it for 20 minutes.. repeat every 2 hours.its better to start putting ice when "you feel this sore coming" at an earlier stage. then it could take a day to stop the sore..\n\notherwise if the sore is already showing,  it could take 2- 3 days instead of 10. It is said that once you get ride of cold sore with ICE CUBE, the sore wont show there for next 3-5 years..\n\nmost likely the water will fool the sore..i dougbt any of these cream like blixtex or other crap would help at all because these are chemicals. also IICE CUBES are FREE for you to try..\n\n\n\n\ndont forget sending me best answer..
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the terric (spelled wrong I think) acid in teabags work well. It dulls the pain and speeds healing and it's cheap. If you don't drink tea just put a bag in hot water untill it starts to change color then cool the bag and place it on the cold sore for about 3 minutes. Do this about 3 times a day and it will help. This works for cold sores in and out of the mouth I've also heard of Abreeva for cold sores but it's expensive.
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Try Neosporin.  Doctors recommend that for chapped lips.
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The fact that there is still sensation from your lip is Good.  that means the nerve is still intact.   Stay in touch with your dentist.  If you develop swelling of temperature change just go in to start antibiotics.  It should get better within three days. Altered sensation if it last is usally not painfull and does go away, over time.
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It could be another cold sore. Go get some medication at the drug store the sooner you catch it the better.
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the best thing to use is Campho Phenique. It works fast on fever blisters and canker sores.
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It depends on the cause.  If it is bacterial, it would be best to get a prescription to get rid of it.  It should go away in a couple weeks if you don't get a prescription.  But get to the doctor if it persists.
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Your doctor can give you a prescription that can help it to go away and then began using it at the very first tingle if you feel one coming on again.  I have never heard the food connection to a cold sore.  Illness, stress, sun exposure are all things I have heard.  But, if you keep getting them, you definetly should be replacing toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash after every time or at least sanitizing them with boiling water.  Also are you using the same makeup, makeup aplicator or if you are male the same shaver, be sure and sanatize everything.  Change your pillow cases, anything that might have come in contact with your mouth, clean it or throw it out and start over.  Hope these tips help.  And sometimes if you are just run down and have been sick, your body has to rebuild and you might have several in a row.  I know I have.  Nothing over the counter will do the job like the stuff the doc. can prescribe, but it isn't cheap....:)  There is a prescription cream the doc can give you called Zovirax and it does help cold sores...
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What are cold sores? \n\nCold sores, also known as fever blisters, are small red blisters that crop up near the lips or on them. More rarely, they sprout on the roof of the mouth. (Some people confuse them with canker sores, which are painful crater-like sores that appear on the tongue or on the inside of the cheeks.) Despite their name, cold sores actually have nothing to do with colds; they're caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), a close relative of the virus that causes genital herpes. \n\n\n\nHow do you get cold sores? \n\nMost children pick up the virus by sharing food with or kissing someone who has a cold sore. They can also get the infection from someone who doesn't have a visible sore but has the virus in his or her saliva. Once you contract the virus, it stays in your body for good, hiding in nerve cells near your ear. In some people, the virus lies dormant and never causes harm. In others, it periodically wakes up and triggers cold sores. Nobody knows what stirs the virus into action, but stress, fever, colds, and sunburn seem to encourage outbreaks. \n\n\n\nWhat are the symptoms? \n\nChildren don't develop cold sores immediately after the first time they catch the virus. Instead, your child may have swollen gums and a sore feeling in the mouth. A few days later, you may see a cluster of small blisters that turn into a shallow, painful sore, possibly accompanied by fever and swollen lymph glands in the neck. In a few days the sore will crust over and slowly disappear. The whole flare-up lasts about seven to ten days. \n\n\n\nWhat's the best way to treat cold sores? \n\nCold sores will go away on their own, but there are some things you can do to help your child feel better in the meantime. \n\n\n\n•To ease the pain, apply ice to the sore or give your child a mild pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. (Never give aspirin to children or teenagers; it may trigger Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening illness.) \n•Have your child avoid salty, spicy, and sour foods, which irritate the raw nerves in the sore.  \n•Dab on a water-based zinc ointment. It helps dry out the sore so it can heal faster, and the zinc may also aid the immune system.  \n\nTo keep your child from infecting other parts of his body or giving the virus to someone else, encourage him to wash his hands regularly and keep him from picking at his sores.\n\n\n\nOne last caution: Urge your child to avoid touching his eyes when he has a cold sore. HSV-1 can cause ocular herpes, a serious eye infection. If your child develops a painful sore on his eyelid or the surface of his eye, schedule a prompt appointment with his pediatrician: Your child may need antiviral drugs to keep the infection from scarring his cornea. In rare cases, ocular herpes can weaken vision and even cause blindness.\n\n\n\nAlso, any kind of herpes virus is dangerous to newborns. If you have a newborn, keep any of your children who have a cold sore away from him until it's healed. \n\n\n\nHow can I prevent cold sores? \n\nThe first thing you can do is try to keep your child free of the virus that causes cold sores, which may be difficult, given how contagious HSV-1 is. Remember, one peck with an infected lip is all it takes to pass on the virus. If you have sores and your child doesn't, cut out kissing until you've healed. \n\n\n\nIf you are the parent of a newborn and have a cold sore, you don't need to separate yourself from your new baby. Do wash your hands frequently, though, and avoid kissing your baby until the cold sore goes away. You may consider wearing a surgical mask to cover the sore as well. Infectious disease experts do recommend that women with herpes sores on their breasts refrain from breast feeding until the sores are healed.\n\n\n\nIf your child already has the virus, the best thing you can do is keep his immune system strong by making sure he gets a healthful diet, plenty of sleep, an
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Less stress and when you feel that tingle on your lip just before a cold sore appears, put any good coldsore cream on it and it won't appear at all. your pharmacist should be able to help you!
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Neosporin or triple-antibiotic ointment kills bacteria in infected/dirty wounds.  You wouldn't use it on ANY cut or wound as people usually believe.  Good old soap and water is the number one protocol for small skin wounds.  Neosporin, on the other hand, can damage the skin if it's used for an extended period of time on deep wounds and make the skin slough off.  Hope that helps.
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It is hard to diagnose this, with this little bit of information. It appears that it is a blister. It may have been caused by a burn that you were unaware of, insect bite, allergic reaction to something you contacted or a wide variety of other possibilities. The fact that it is a water filled blister, tells me that the immune response is intact. This is the bodys way of forming, if you will, a protective padded bandaide. This fluid filled sack prevents harmful invaders, like dirt and germs to enter the damaged tissue. It also works to heal. The fluid is filled with many healing substances, that come to the rescue of the damaged tissue. The danger is when the blister is broken. One should never deliberately break a blister. However, if the blister breaks, one should keep the area clean and protected. Neosporin is a good antibiotic ointment to would very similar to the bodys response. It will prevent infection and promote healing. Cover the area with a sterile bandage. You never want to put a dry bandage on a seeping wound, because the fluid will dry on the badage and then pull the healed tissue off when you remove the bandage. If you have done this, soak the wound & bandage in clean & warm water for 20 minutes, then slowly remove the bandage, it should come off without pain or damage. Look for signs and or symptoms of infeaction. Reddness, swelling, pain, green drainage, increased warmth to area or unexplained fever. If the wound gets worse each day, or it not showing signs of healing with a week or 10 days. If there is any loss of functioning, like numbness, etc ...seek medical assistance at once.
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Zilactin is the best..it gets rid of mine in 2 days...