Cold Sore Remedies That Work

When it comes to researching cold sore remedies that work, there’s a lot of information out there online. I should know- I’ve spent years reading, cataloguing and testing people’s suggestions, from doctors to naturopaths to grandmas with home remedies they’ve developed over the years.

Cold Sore Free Forever – Review

In your search for solutions to your cold sore outbreaks, you’ve probably read a lot of information on how to get rid of cold sores that may or may not have worked. You will discover just as I did that Cold Sore Free Forever is by far one of the best cold sore cure resources, which is why I recommend it to cold sore sufferers who frequently come to me for advice. 

There are many cold sore medications available to treat a cold sore once it has developed, but if you’re not working toward preventing cold sores from developing in the first place, your cold sores will come back again and again. Recurring cold sore outbreaks will likely cause you to purchase expensive cold sore medications to treat them, rather than preventing an outbreak all together. That’s where Cold Sore Free Forever is different.

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How to Get Rid of Cold Sores Naturally

If you’re like most people who suffer from cold sores, you probably would love to find a natural way to get rid of them and keep them away. Prescriptions and over the counter creams can be expensive or hard to get on short notice, and may only treat symptoms instead of the cause.

The good news is that there are lots of options you can try to get rid of your cold sores naturally. The less good news is that there are so many options it can be tough to know which will work for you, and really which of them work at all. Fortunately I’ve spent a lot of time exploring the available options, and I’ll share with you what I’ve learned about what works. Obviously any information on here is provided only for informational purposes, and should be tried at your own risk.

Topical Treatments

In my research, I came across many suggestions from people on topical treatments that helped lessen the pain and speed up the healing of their cold sores. Here’s a list of some common options that you can try:

• Cold compress
• Warm compress
• Tea tree oil
• Zinc
• Milk
• Vitamin E oil
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Rubbing a garlic clove on the cold sore
• Urine (yes really, though I’m not sure I’d be brave enough to try this one!)
• Aloe vera
• Camphophenique
• White vinegar 2-3 times per day

Supplements

In addition to topical treatments, you can try internal remedies that may help shorten the duration of the cold sore or prevent it from getting really bad. Here are some common options:

• Lysine, especially L-Lysine. This one always seemed to help my cold sores if I took a few pills immediately upon starting to notice the tingling feeling. A few times the cold sore never ended up developing if I was fast enough in taking this.
• Vitamins C, E, and B-12
• Drinking one tsp of baking soda dissolved in water
• Herpecin L
• Licorice- This one is an interesting one. Some studies have shown that an ingredient in licorice called glycyrrhizic acid is extremely good at stopping the cold sore virus. You can try eating some real licorice, but pay attention to what you buy, as most licorice candy in stores isn’t actually true licorice but is just flavored to taste like it. Check the ingredients list for “licorice mass.” If it’s there, that’s real licorice. Don’t overdo it on the licorice though; in too large an amount it can cause serious side effects.

The Natural Product That Worked for Me

Although some of the natural products I’ve mentioned in this article can be good for relieving pain and in some cases shortening the life of a cold sore, nothing ever really did the trick for me when it came to preventing cold sores and getting rid of them quickly and completely.

Fortunately, in my research I happened to discover a guide called Cold Sore Free Forever. It’s written by a long-time cold sore sufferer named Derek Shepton who developed a totally unique and natural system for getting rid of cold sores fast and keeping them from coming back.

Since I was desperate to finally get over my cold sore problem, I bought the guide and am so glad I did! I was able to knock out the cold sore I had much quicker than usual, and now it’s been well over a year and I still haven’t had any outbreaks. Since I had them frequently before then, this has been a huge improvement.

I can tell you that Derek’s system is totally unique, and even though it’s totally natural, the ingredients he recommends weren’t ones I ran across anywhere else in all of my research. I have to admit, I thought I had seen it all in my research, but so far Derek’s system has worked wonders for me.

If you’re really eager to get rid of your cold sores, I highly recommend you check it out now!

Fastest Way to Heal a Cold Sore

In the first part of this article, What Gets Rid of Cold Sores, we talked about how to prevent cold sores from spreading, and how to relieve the pain of your cold sore. Now we’ll get down to healing your cold sore in the fastest way possible.

There are many different products you can use to try to get rid of your cold sore quickly, including prescription medications, over the counter topical medicines, and a huge variety of natural remedies.

One of the trickiest parts of deciding which products and methods to use is that no matter which way you go, many people swear that that particular product or home remedy works best for them. Since everyone has their own opinion and experiences trying to heal their cold sores, how do you know who to trust?

To help you decide on the best option for you, I’ll talk about a few of the popular options for fast cold sore healing, with the pros and cons of each. Continue reading »

What Gets Rid of Cold Sores

If you’re like me, when you’re suffering from a cold sore outbreak, you want to do whatever it takes to get rid of the cold sore right away.

Even though it can seem like there’s no easy way to make your cold sore go away, there are actually a lot of options you can try to help prevent your cold sore from getting worse, and to speed the healing process up. In this article, we’ll talk about many ways you can try to get rid of that cold sore quickly.

Prevent it From Spreading

Before you can effectively start treating your cold sore, you first should do everything you can to keep it from spreading or getting worse.

If you’re able to catch a cold sore when you first start to feel that tingling sensation (I’m sure you know what I’m talking about), one thing that many people swear by, and which has often worked for me, is to take a bunch of the supplement L-Lysine. When I first start to feel a cold sore coming on, I pop several of these pills. In many cases, it helps stop the cold sore from forming, or limits it to a very small size that’s more easily treatable. Even if your cold sore has already broken out, L-Lysine can help speed the healing process along.

A few tips to prevent spreading if your cold sore has already broken out:

• Use Vaseline or another petroleum-based product to protect the area from infection, which can lead to further problems.
• Avoid foods with lots of salt or citric acid, since both of these things can seriously irritate a cold sore and lead to it spreading or causing serious pain or discomfort.
• Try as much as you can to avoid touching (and especially not picking at or squeezing) the cold sore, and don’t spread it to others by kissing or sharing any glasses or utensils. Also be sure to wash your hands many times each day, just in case, and don’t touch other parts of your body after you’ve touched the cold sore- especially your eyes or genitals!
• If you’re applying medication or any kind of other topical treatment, use a sterile Q-tip and then immediately throw it away. You should also throw away your toothbrush and get a new one as soon as your cold sore goes away to prevent a recurring outbreak.

Relieving the Pain of a Cold Sore

One of the worst parts of having a cold sore is the serious pain and discomfort they can cause, often for several days.

Although prescription medications like acyclovir, or over the counter medications like Abreva, can help lessen the pain, sometimes you can’t get a hold of medication quickly enough to help.

If that’s the case, here are some things you can try with items you likely already have around the house to help relieve the pain of a cold sore:

• Apply a cold compress or ice to the cold sore to help numb it. Don’t apply ice directly to the cold sore- always wrap it in a paper towel, napkin, or other material before applying.
• Alternatively, some people have experienced relief via warm compresses. Similarly to cold compresses, don’t apply a heating pad or other hot item directly to the cold sore- wrap it in a protective material first. Personally, this one doesn’t sound very soothing to me, but if it does to you, go for it!
• Take common painkillers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) to help lessen the pain while it heals.
• You can try an over the counter anesthetic if you have one, such as Anbesol. These are often used to treat other oral pains, but can help with cold sore pain as well.
• Some people report that applying milk with a cotton ball or cotton swab (such as a Q-tip) 2 to 3 times a day can help lessen the pain.
• As mentioned before, avoid foods with salt or citrus, as these can irritate your cold sore and worsen the pain.

Now that you’ve learned how to prevent your cold sore from spreading, and started to relieve the pain, head over to Part 2 of this article to learn the fastest way to heal a cold sore.