How can I get an up coming fever blister/cold sore to go away in about 3 days?
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I researched and experimented and heard all sorts of insane advice.  Here is what has worked for me.  \nStart icing the area as soon as you feel it coming on- ice for at least 1 hour\nUse Campho-phenique often - I do it hourly\nApply white (not gel) toothpaste at night - or whenever you wont be going out etc\nGood luck, I know they suck - this method has worked best for me
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Most sore throats clear up on their own within three to 10 days. The majority of sore throats in adults are caused by viruses that the body fights off on its own. This means that a visit to the doctor is not usually necessary.\n\nI.A sore throat from a viral infection tends to develop gradually and to be relatively mild, usually clearing up in a day or two. \n\nII.On the other hand, bacterial infections such as strep throat often produce severe pain in a matter of hours and will need to be treated with prescription drugs. \n\nThe following vitamins, minerals, and herbs can be very useful for treating a sore throat. They can be taken with over-the-counter or prescription drugs for colds, allergies, and strep throat. \n\n1. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids - 3x/day\n\n2.Vitamin A promotes healing of the mucous membranes, such as those in the throat. \n\n3.Zinc lozenges, taken at the first sign of a cold-related sore throat, may help shorten its duration. \n\n4.Herbal teas brewed from "slippery elm" or "marshmallow root" will help ease an irritated throat. Both are effective at coating and soothing mucous membranes that have become inflamed. \n\n5.To boost your immunity, add a few drops of goldenseal tincture to your herbal tea. Goldenseal has long been valued for its ability to soothe inflamed or infected mucous membranes, and it is especially effective against bacterial infections. Gargling with a goldenseal tincture diluted in some warm water can also relieve sore throat pain. \n\nSelf-Care Remedies- \nGargle several times a day with a mixture of half a teaspoon of salt dissolved in a glass of warm water. \n\n Use a cool-mist humidifier to keep your nose and throat lubricated. Be sure to keep the unit clean, however, or you'll add harmful bacteria to the air you breathe. There are antibacterial solutions you can add to thwart bacterial growth. \n\nAvoid smoke. Lay off cigarettes for a while if you smoke. If you don't smoke, still try to avoid second-hand smoke. \n\nDrink at least six to eight 8-ounce glasses of liquids daily--especially warm ones, such as soup and herbal teas. Try to avoid caffeinated beverages (coffee, black tea, colas and other soft drinks) because these will dehydrate you. \n\nSuck on hard candy periodically. This will stimulate the saliva glands, keeping your throat moist.
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Vaseline or some type of medicated lip balm like Blistex
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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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Ouch, I guess you could if you wanted, just make sure it's ready to come off so you don't get a scar or an infection. And here's some invaluable advice for the future--lavender oil! It works better to make a cold sore disappear than anything I've ever heard of, sometimes in a few hours or at least a day.
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First off I hope your OK. Second, you really should never use ice to cool down a burn. You can "burn" yourself just as bad by using ice.(frostbite). Its too late now, but as soon as you realize you are burnt you should run cool, to cold water over the burn. This will remove the heat. If you don't remove the heat, you will just continue to cook. Once it has cooled off, and you believe it will just be a minot burn, redness or a slight blister, aply aloe. If it will become a bad blister or the blister breaks, you really should get it checked out by a doctor. You can get infected very easily if it is not taken care of properly.
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Stress tends to make them appear.  So does fluctuations in temperature.  Try not to stress out. Apply lip balm regularly.  Abreeva works great.  Don't pick or play with the cold sore.  Scars are very easy to get.
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herpes/coldsore meds  over the counter there are many of them  to choose from, blistix has one  out  ,  then campho phenic  works great as well , the best thing u can  do is  keep the effected area  clean adn dry as  possible  do not  touch the area  with your hands at anytime  , if u do wash  your hand asap  with  warm soapy water  u can spread the virus from one location to another  by  contact , so  dont touch  , adn  do  not  kiss anyone  till atleast  a week after  it has  completly  cleared  up , go to a doctor and see what the redcomend  you to take  but  in the mean time  u can  go to a  good  pharmcist  like one at a savon  and ask them   what they  can recomend   for  oyu to use till u can see a doctor .  and  if u  do use any  over  the counter meds  use a  clean qtip  to apply  it , so if  u  dont have enough on the qtip to  cover the area  dont use the same  one  get another one cause  u can   put the  virus  on the container that u r trying to   use  to get rid of the virus
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These are the things that cut my occurences from at least one a month down to two or three a year...\nIncrease your Lysene intake (supplements available at the pharmacy)\nAvoid excessive sun exposure and always wear sunscreen.\nUse Blistex or Carmex anytime you're out in the sun or wind.\nKeep hydrated...dehydration is a big factor in triggering an outbreak\nEliminate peanuts from your diet.. I know it sounds crazy, but for some people even those not allergic to any type of nuts, peanuts make them have more outbreaks.\nAsk your doctor for a prescription for a 5%topical Aciclovir cream (Zovirax)... it's the same drug as one of the daily suppressive therapy pills, but you only use it when you feel that achy or tingly feeling that means you're getting a sore... if you use it fast enough, it can often prevent the sore from erupting and cuts the healing time to two or three days. Because it's topical, it has less chance of causing liver problems than the pills do and since you only use it when you need it, it's far less costly\n\nThrow out any lipstick or lip balm you used within 3 days of having a sore.
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when it's fully healed....period.. and take some L-lysine vitamins.. they help prevent cold sores
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Just try not bother it for 2-3 days..\n\nIn that time your skin will patch up.
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How Do I Know If I Have It? \n\n\nTo see if you have the virus, your doctor may simply examine the cold sore or may take a culture from it. \n\nWhat Are the Treatments? \n\nYou can't cure a cold sore, but you can alleviate the pain it causes by avoiding spicy or acidic foods, applying ice, and using over-the-counter remedies. Look for medicines that contain numbing agents such as phenol and emollients to reduce cracking and soften scabs. Abreva is an over the counter topical remedy used to help speed healing and minimize pain from a cold sore.\n\nIf your cold sore is especially painful or irritating, your doctor may prescribe an anesthetic gel to alleviate pain or an antiviral oral medication to speed healing or prevent recurrence. The antiviral agents currently available for treatment include acyclovir, famciclovir and valcyclovir.  These oral medications are more effective in treatment when started within the first 48 hours of the outbreak.\n\nCold sores can become complicated by a bacterial infection so it is also important to keep them clean by washing gently with soap and water as needed.\n\nHow Can I Prevent Them? \n\nWash your hands after touching a cold sore. \nDon't rub your eyes after touching your cold sore; you could develop an ocular herpes infection, which may lead to blindness if left untreated. \nDon't touch your genitals after touching your cold sore; you could develop genital herpes. \nReplace your toothbrush. \nEat foods high in lysine, or take supplements. \nDon't kiss someone who has a cold sore or use the same utensils, towels, or razors. \nUse sunscreen to the face and lips before prolonged exposure to the sun. \nCold sores -- also called fever blisters -- are a painful infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). These blisters are usually caused by HSV Type 1 but can less commonly be due to HSV Type 2. They may show up anywhere on your body but are most likely to appear on your gums, the outside of your mouth and lips, your nose, cheeks, or fingers. Blisters form, then break and ooze; a yellow crust develops and eventually sloughs off, revealing new skin underneath. The sores usually last seven to 10 days and are contagious until they crust over completely.\n\nNinety percent of all people get at least one cold sore in their lives. This first occurrence is often the worst. Some children who are affected may become seriously ill. After the first infection, many people develop antibodies and never have another cold sore. About 40% of American adults, however, have repeated cold sores. \n\nAlthough cold sores generally are not serious, the infection may be life-threatening for anyone who has AIDS or whose immune system is depressed by other disorders or medications. \n\nThe infection from a cold sore may cause blindness if it spreads to the eye; herpes is a frequent cause of infectious blindness. \n\nWhat Causes Them? \n\n Cold sores are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)-Type 1, which is transmitted by such forms of contact as kissing an infected person or sharing eating utensils, towels, or razors. Genital herpes is usually caused by herpes simplex virus Type 2. A person with a cold sore who performs oral sex on another person can give that person genital lesions with HSV-1. \n\nSores may develop as late as 20 days after exposure to the virus. Once the virus enters your body, it may emerge years later at or near the original site of entry. Approximately 2 days before an attack you may experience itching or sensitivity at the site. The virus may be triggered by certain foods, stress, fever, colds, allergies, sunburn, and menstruation.
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Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the \nbacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and  speeds healing. \nWorks overnight.
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Well, cold sores are caused by the herpes virus.  You could try Ambesol on it (that works on my cold sores).\n\nYou can't get rid of these viruses -- they just lay dormant in your body until they decide to act up.  What you can do is convince them to stay dormant -- don't get stressed out, have a good time, get lots of sleep, and eat a healthy diet.\n\nOh, and keep clean, but don't over-do it with showers four or five times a day.  I hope it'll go away for you!  You may need to try another doctor, though.  It seems that these viruses are really hard for Western medicine to deal with, though.
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Get some Abreva (at the drug store-over the counter) fast!!!Also, start taking Lysine tablets.  Holding ice on the cold sore will prevent it from getting bigger (temporarily, just don't hold it too long, you don't want to get frostbite).  The quicker you start treating it, the better- cold sores spread quickly- good luck!
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Use Abreva.  It works great, helps get rid of cold sores fast.  It's a little pricey but it does work and you can get it at any drug store.\n\nI just used it and my cold sore was gone in 2 days.
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Never put anything on a burn except cold water.  Baking soda, ice etc all trap the heat in more and can make the burn worse.  Run it under cold water for 15 min. If it starts to blister, try not to pop it, as it will allow for infection to get in.  If the blister does open, you may want to put some antibiotic cream on it with a bandaid.  God Bless