What cold sore treatments are effective?.
Most cold sores will completely clear up within 14 days leaving no scar. If you want to help speed up the healing the following tips may help. • Start treatment as soon as possible. • See your doctor before trying any remedy herbal or drug. • Antibiotics prescribed by your doctor. • Anti viral creams. • Avoid touching your cold sore. • Take vitamin C and B12 to boost your immune system (check with your doctor first). • Eat “live” yogurts ( with acidophilus). • Get enough sleep. • Do anything that helps boost your immune system. • Reduce the amount of processed food you eat. • Limit the amount of caffeine (Tea and Coffee) you drink. • Keep the cold sore dry and clean. • If you are stressed learn relaxation techniques like self hypnosis or meditation. Remember, cold sores although unsightly will disappear within 14 days and do not leave a scar. It is not the end of the world! Stay positive, relax and before you know it you’ll be back to your unblemished self. Look Better, Feel Better, an
