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Cold Sores: Treatments
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Cold sore lesions were assessed based on physical presentation (swelling, ulcer, crusting, etc.) and scored by an investigator or trained designee prior to dosing and then daily for 10 days at varying stages. The main determining factor for efficacy was time to healing of classic lesions, defined as the time from the beginning of treatment until there was a loss of crust over the sore.
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ViraSoothe is a drug free alternative for treating cold sores. Simply Essential cold sore home remedies and treatments provide a natural healing treatment to sooth and cure the symptoms associated with the cold sore virus. ViraSoothe provides relief from the pain and irritation associated with both HSV-1 and HSV-2 viruses allowing suffers to get rid of a cold sore quickly.
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Clinically proven to heal cold sores quickly, naturally, and painlessly, Quantum's leading all-natural cold sore treatment contains lysine and 14 other vitamins, herbs, and minerals. Apply directly to cold sores at the first sign of tingling. Doesn't burn, goes on clear and provides immediate soothing relief. America's #1 natural choice for the prevention, relief and healing of cold sores. Can be used in conjunction with tablets, tincture or capsules.
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Cold sores often clear up on their own though, unless you have a weakened immune system. Herbal approaches to treatment include disinfecting the sores, and helping the immune system fight the virus.
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Herbal Sage, Tea Tree Oil and the herbal sedative Violet have been used as treatments for cold sores. Make a tea by adding two or three Sage leaves and a small ginger root piece or ginger powder to a cup of boiling water and steep. Drink 2-3 cups a day.
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Because cold sores are caused by a virus, the most effective treatments contain an ingredient active against this virus. The antiviral agent, aciclovir, contained in treatments such as Zovirax Cold Sore Cream, reduces the replication of the virus to help speed healing.
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