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Someone told me that Bactine is a good treatment for those cold sores that some people get on or near their lips. At the first sign of a cold sore, I applied Bactine 3 or 4 times per day for 5 or 6 days. It didn't prevent the ugly cold sore that I got near my mouth.
Besides, can a cold sore heal in 3 days?
Reactivation symptoms and stages Around a third of people experience cold sores at the same location each time. Within 48 hours, the blisters tend to burst and leak fluid. This stage can be painful and may last for around 3 days. This is when the cold sores may be most contagious.
- Try other cold sore remedies. Some over-the-counter preparations contain a drying agent, such as alcohol, that may speed healing.
- Use lip balms and cream. Protect your lips from the sun with a zinc oxide cream or lip balm with sunblock.
- Apply a cool compress.
- Apply pain-relieving creams.
Beside this, what is the best cold sore medicine?
The antiviral medicines available for treatment include acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex). These oral medications are more effective when started within the first 48 hours of the outbreak.
When you can't wash with soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Disinfect things you touch often, such as phones and keyboards. If you feel a cold sore coming on, do the same things you would do when a cold sore is present to avoid spreading the virus.