How do you get rid of a cold sore fast?


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If you want to get rid of cold sore fast, you must try lysine ointment. Thanks for using ChaCha.

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Docosanol 10% cream (Abreva(r)) is the only over-the-counter product that is known to decrease healing time when applied (MORE?)

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Use ice before the sore blossoms. Hot tea will make healing faster. Applying zinc to the sore and taking a zinc supplement works.

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Treatment may include skin creams, ointments, or sometimes pills. Treatment may get rid of the cold sores only 1 to 2 days faster.

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Cover cold sores with a petroleum-based product. It will speed healing and help protect it from secondary infection with bacteria.

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