Any recommendations on medication for little bumps will turn into a cold sore?
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Jan 14, 2013
Joy M.
i feel like a monster everytime I look in the mirror because I am just starting to get over being sick and now I'm getting what I think to come is a cold sore!!!! I feel the tingling sensation and a desire to itch but I resist. I think probably tomorrow the little bumps will turn into a cold sore!!! Any recommendations on medication
Jan 14, 2013
Stephanie D.
There is over the counter cold sore medication available like Abreva. You'll still have to live with it for a week or two. Don't scratch it, don't pick at it - and it goes without saying - don't share your food/beverages and don't kiss anyone.
Jan 14, 2013
Ashley S.
Try taking a tea bag and running it under hot water, and holding it on your cold sore for awhile. I had to do this last night because I'm also sick and I have a cold sore, and it is gone today.
Jan 14, 2013
Ashley S.
Try taking a tea bag and running it under hot water, and holding it on your cold sore for awhile. I had to do this last night because I'm also sick and I have a cold sore, and it is gone today.
Jan 14, 2013
Ashley S.
Try taking a tea bag and running it under hot water, and holding it on your cold sore for awhile. I had to do this last night because I'm also sick and I have a cold sore, and it is gone today.
Jan 14, 2013
Stephanie D.
^ a tea bag has caffeine in it. Your cold sore (if that's what it really was) isn't gone...the inflammation/swelling went down because you constricted the blood vessels. A cold sore is a viral infection and tea does not fix an infection.
Jan 15, 2013
Erin W.
Try putting pure aloe vera on it!
Feb 4, 2013
Emily W.
If you get outbreaks frequently or they are particularly bad when they happen, your doctor can prescribe Valtrex (generic: Valcyclovir) to prevent or lessen their duration. I take it as soon as I feel that tingling and it helps prevent the outbreak or lessen the severity and duration. Over-the-counter products like Abreva can help reduce symptoms, but won't prevent an outbreak.