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I use it on acne and finds that it works well without the harsh side effects of common acne medications.
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Why don't polymyxin work on cold sores?
Although there is no medication to remove the cold sore, the polymyxin is an antibiotic which will not work on a viral infection. To help the cold sore, an anti viral medication is needed.
Does poping cold sore work?
There is nothing in a cold sore to "pop". It is not acne, it does not have pus in the center of it. It is a cluster of highly irritated nerve endings that have been infected with a very localized virus. Go to your local pharmacist and ask for their recommendation of a good over-the-counter product to help make it hurt less. It should also help it dry up sooner. When you get the first tingling sensation that you know means you have a cold sore starting, take a daily dosage of Vitamin C and take it until it the cold sore is gone. Vitamin C helps you heal quicker. Answer If the cold sore persists, have it checked by your Doctor. If it is anywhere else than your face, definitely do so. Lysine, an over the counter product, is used for preventing and treating cold sores.
Will anbesol cold sore therapy work to get rid of a cold sore?
it depends how severe the cold sore is, personally the best remedy for me is mixing baking soda and a little bit of water to make a paste and applying it the sore it might burn but it will clear within 5 days and look better in 3.
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Does lemon juice kill cold sores?
No. Cold sores are from the herpes simplex virus and lemon juice won't help them. Yes, it will burn when you put it on the cold sores, but that is all. I have found that there are over the counter creams that work.
How do you help your pet feel better during a cold?
Medicine and comfort seem to work.
Does carmax work for cold sores?
Carmex can help sooth the symptoms but it won't do much to help heal the sore faster.
Do blackhead cleansers work for pimples as well?
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Can you use levocetrizine for cold?
This is more of an antihistimine type of medication, it also helps with allergies and hayfever. It probably won't work for a cold or cold sore. Colds and colds sores are caused by viruses.
I have one bump on my upper lip since I was 16 year old and I want to know how to get rid of it. I already used the cold sore cream and it doesn't work. I have that bump for a very long time.?
If the bump has been there continuously, it is not a cold sore. See a dermatologist for a diagnosis and for treatment options.
Why does it hurtmy throat when you inhale?
You could just have a sore throat. Or maybe a post-nasal drip, and that can irritate your throat, and could also cause it to make it dryer. I would try to drink/eat cold things, or if you can find a good medicine, that could work to. That's all I can think of though. (:
What does pink on agar means?
Sore Throat: Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?Got a sore throat? Wonder if your painful sore throat is from a cold, strep throat, ortonsillitis? Here's how to tell.What's the difference between a cold, strep throat, and tonsillitis?A sore throat is often the first sign of a cold. However, a sore throat from a cold often gets better or goes away after the first day or two. Other cold symptomssuch as a runny nose and congestion may follow the sore throat.Strep throat, which is caused by Streptococcus bacteria, is one of the major causes of sore throat and tonsillitis. With strep throat, the sore throat is often more severe and persists. While a cold goes away on its own, strep throat usually requires antibiotics.Tonsillitis is a painful infection of the tonsils, the tissue masses located at the back of the throat.Is a sore throat with a cold caused by a virus or bacteria?Sore throats can be caused by viruses or bacteria. To determine the cause of your sore throat, your doctor may do a strep test. However, there may be some clues. Viral sore throats are often accompanied by other cold symptoms that may include a runny nose, cough, red or watery eyes, and sneezing.Along with a sore throat, what are other cold symptoms?Other cold symptoms include the following:Runny noseSneezingCoughHeadacheNasal congestionFever, which may or may not be present and which is more likely in childrenHow are sore throats with colds treated?While there is no cure for a sore throat caused by a cold virus, to speed healing of your sore throat and cold, be sure to get enough rest. Eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of fluids can also help speed healing.Can medications relieve symptoms of a sore throat with a cold?Over-the-counter cold medications may relieve cold and sore throat symptoms. However, the benefits of these medications are minimal. Some cold medications include the following:Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, to relieve the aches and pains of a cold and sore throat. (Aspirin should not be given to children under the age of 18 because of its link to Reye's syndrome, a disorder that mostly affects children 4 to 12 years old and causes brain damage and death.)Sore throat sprays and lozenges to soothe your throat and numb the throat pain temporarily.Decongestant nasal sprays to relieve a sore throat caused by postnasal drip -- nasal drainage that runs down your throat. (Be sure to stop using nasal decongestant sprays after 3 days, or you may have an increase in congestion when you stop them.)Antibiotics should not be used to treat a cold virus and sore throat. Antibiotics are effective only against bacteria. They will not work on sore throats associated with colds, which are caused by viruses, and may cause future infections to be worse and last longer.
