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Show me another »Which is the best over-the-counter treatment for cold sores/fever blisters around the mouth area?
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Without hesitation, ABREVA over the counter cream. BUT it must be used in a very specific way (I have found): when you feel a tingling or burning in an area around the lips (but before you can see it), start putting it on then and every several hours thereafter until the tinging/burning goes away - this way you prevent it ever breaking out. I find this much more successful and also conscienciable than an oral prescription, especially beause of side effects. The ABREVA instructions also have a list of typical things that can bring on an attack such as too much sun and not just stress. Good luck!
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- Abreva is pretty good, probably the best you can get without a perscription.
Also, here is a home remedy trick I've learned over the years...right when you feel the tingle before the cold sore appears, apply ice to the area for about 15-20 minutes. This will help the cold sore not be as bad as it would have been and also heal quicker.0% 0 Votes - Abreva
it's expensive but sooooo worth it. immediately apply it to the area where you feel one developing.
good luck!0% 0 Votes - abreva, apply whenyou first start noticing that tingle or itchy feeling about 4 times a day. this stuff works very well.
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medical assistant0% 0 Votes - they say that new stuff abreva is good, I haven't had a coldsore since it came out. I usually use carmex when I am out and camphophenic ehen I am home.0% 0 Votes
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