Cold Sores Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Cold Sores treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Cold Sores
Cold sores will usually heal within 7-10 days. Treatments for blisters on the lips, mouth, or skin include:
- Putting ice on blisters to lessen pain and promote healing
- Not rubbing or scratching blisters
- Nonprescription pain relief drugs to lessen pain and discomfort
- Nonprescription cold sore/fever blister cremes and ointments to lessen pain
- Antibiotic drugs if the blister becomes infected by bacteria
- Antiviral cream or ointment, although the evidence for its effectiveness is not strong
- Oral antiviral medications may be given the moment you feel a cold sore coming on or could be taken on a regular basis to suppress frequent outbreaks. To decrease discomfort and help cold sores go away more quickly, you may be given one of the following:
- Zovirax (acyclovir)
- Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
- Famciclovir ( Famvir)
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