How can i prevent and get rid of cold sores quickly?
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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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I was told that a warm soaked tea bag held on the cold sore--works wonders!  Apparently it is a method that has been used for years.  GL
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It is herpes, and it is very contagious.  Do not kiss someone when you or they have a cold sore.  Also, do not touch the area and then touch other parts of your body - you can spread the virus.  Wash your hands often.
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Cold sore or a fungus of some sort.  If it doesn't go away in a few days go see a doctor.
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Usually this helps me to get over colds quickly: \n\n1 drink lots of fluids \n2 take some vitamin c\n3 keep the body warm, especially the back, and back of the neck\n4 lots of rest
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yes, natural remedies, try taking colloidal silver, and elderberry, these are both antiviral, there are other antivirals, ask about them at a health food store.  also doing body cleanses will help.  you'd be surprised at what all improves by cleaning all of the toxins out of your body.  also there is a substance called dmso also found at health food stores that works great.  look up neveranoutbreak.com  so many options for herpes you wouldn't believe it
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for best results with cold sore simmer eucalyptus leaves and take deep breaths on the simmering steam.\nto loose excess fat on your backside try leg exercises and going up on stairs.
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cold sores are an expression of the Herpes type 1 virus.  It is a mutation of the same virus that caused chickenpox in childhood.\nThe sores shed virus for as long as they are present, and for several days after they have dried up and gone away to visual inspection.  Touching the sores and then touching the genitals without washing your hands can transfer the virus to that region of the body as well, and guess what, then it becomes Herpes type 2, or genital herpes and you have it for life, can pass it along even if you don't have an active lesion.  A truly nasty little disease.\nThe cold sores that appear on the lips do so because of the proximity to mucous membranes in the mouth, they also are seen in and on the nose of those who are older and have had the problem for a longer time.  The virus lives in the nervous system, and the face is highly enervated, therefore the virus most often expresses itself there.\nTo avoid contracting the virus, do not kiss someone with an active lesion, or use their eating or drinking utensils.  Wash your hands after being around them, and do not touch your own face.\nNow, if you've had chickenpox as a child, you already have the virus in your nervous system, so even if you have never had a cold sore, the potential is there.
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There is a lot you can do. First, because a cold sore (or any virus) can't survive without heat put Ice on it. Sounds weird I know, but it works. Second, I rub a cream mixture of asprin and vaseline on it. It's ugly but works great because again, the asprin kills the fever. Other fixes and a lot of people find them helpful would be to get a prescription cream from your doctor. I used to get reoccuring cold sores until someone explained that you can kill the virus with cold. Now whenever I feel on coming on I immediately put an ice cube on it and it never surfaces. This has worked 100% of the time if I catch it right away. If you don't, try the asprin and vaseline overnight. When you wake it should be gone. Also, the recommendations about Lysine are also good ones.  Make sure you take a multi-vitamin to support the uptake of all related vitamins and minerals needed to fight off the virus and take a lysine supplement with it. BUT remember an ice cube doesn't cost anything and can save you a lot of time and energy. I can't recommend this enough.
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The best way to prevent outbreaks is via a healthy immune system. Although you should always consult with a doctor  there are several alternative treatments available on the market. \n\nSome of these are described in the source website.
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That's impossible sweetheart. Next time use Abreva on your coldsore, it will make it disappear in a few days. In the mean time use a concealer over your sore and wear lipstick for your pic. Don't kiss the boy otherwise he'll get it too. Good luck, I'm sure you'll look beautiful and no one will really notice.
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Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex II virus.  You can get them if you have run a fever or if your immune system has been compromised.  So, it isn't far fetched to experience them while your body is fighting off a cold.
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Cold sores are caused by a type of Herpes virus.  There's a bunch of them and they all cause different problems.  Most little kids pick up the virus when they're in school or day care.  It's very UNCOMMON not to have the virus.  Stress, too much sun, and other skin irritants most often cause the out-breaks.  Other Herpes viruses are more difficult to get, with the exception of Chicken Pox.  The type that is an STD is preventable.  This type can show up on your face, but is less likely (not impossible) depending on your age and activities.
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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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take lots of vitamin c to boost your immune system, and zinc will help your cold go away a little faster. coldeeze drops work very well, and ive heard that Zicam swabs work great too but i havent tried them.\nother than that, just drink lots of fluids, get lots of rest, and take some cold medicine to relieve your symptoms. \nhope you feel better soon!
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Go to the Health Food Store and buy L-Lysine. TwinLab makes a 500 mg version that works well. At the first sign or  "tingle" of a cold sore, swallow a capsule with water. The Amino Acids in Lysine won't let the cold sore even form if you take it at the first sign. You feel one coming on at night, take one, by morning, nothing is there! It's fabulous! I haven't had a cold sore in 15 years since I discovered this treatment. It will help you get rid of the ones you have too.
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Drink lots and lots of fluids, juices are best.\nTake vitamin C and try to sweat, as much as possible.\nIf you do what I recommend, your cold will be gone in 7 days.\nIf you do absolutely nothing, your cold will be gone in a week.\nGood Luck and Feel Better