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Cold sores - When you get a cold sore, the best thing to do is apply garlic. It may sting a bit but it works. Also eat garlic in salads and so on and you'll be cold-sore free!
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Exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet rays can trigger a breakout of cold sores. To help protect yourself wear a hat when you are outside in the sun and use a lip balm that contains sunscreen (preferably one with an SPF rating of 15+ or higher).
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In very rare cases, cold sores can pose some serious health problems. In particular, it is important to avoid spreading the disease to the eye. See your health care provider if there is pus in the sore or irritation to the eye in conjunction with a cold sore.
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Reduces pain and healing time to scab or crust formation but does not appear to affect or reduce progression, size or healing time of the cold sore. Zovirax oral is most effective if used at the first sign or symptom of a cold sore (prodromal stage). Zovirax oral dosing is 200mg five times a day for 5 days.
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As soon as a cold sore appears, you’re ready for it to disappear. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help reduce recurrences, speed healing, and put that smile back on your face:
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Topical antiviral ointments are only moderately effective if applied during the very early tingling phase of the onset of a cold sore and are otherwise of no use. These ointments are messy and require repeated applications, which are inconvenient and expensive.
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