Has anyone got any effective remedies for getting rid of cold sores?

Ice is a very good home remedy for cold sores. Rub ice on the infected skin for few minutes, repeat this every hour.

Apply a tea bag for few minutes on the blisters, repeat this every hour. One can also consider pressing a warm tea bag on the blisters for approximately 30 minutes.

Applying Witch Hazel on sores will give you some relief. Dip your moist index finger in powdered common salt and press the sore for 30 seconds using this index finger. Gently rub aloe vera gel or oil on the sores. Lemon balm extract helps to reduce symptoms and speeds up healing. Those having weak immune system will take more time to recover and may face more severe consequences.

If the above do not work for you then I suggest that you consult your doctor.

Valtrex is by far the best means of getting rid of cold soars.  it is a perscription medication for Herpies, which is what the cold soar contains......unfortunately.  Also, Lysine is an ovet the counter vitamin that is good, but Valtrex is the best.  There is now a generic perscription for a fraction of the cost.

There are several essential oils that can help with removing cold sores like the 1st answer states lemonbalm.  Melissa oil for cold sores is a great remedy to get rid of them naturally.

YES !!  Take 500mg of the amino acid L-Lysine every day.  You can buy it anywhere over the counter.  

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FOR HOME TREATMENTS REMEDIES FOR COLD SORES:

Peppermint oil – it has been discovered the essential oil of peppermint has been found to sink into the skin and helps heal the virus . Peppermint oil is absorbed through the skin, so that even small amounts can be toxic and should never be ingested.

Take daily vitamin supplements – particularly those containinglarge amounts of antioxidants and vitamin B. Vitamin B deficiency has been shown to have a direct connection with a rash and anti-oxidants are essential in maintaining healthy body functions.

Exercise - not only does it strengthen your immune system, it is an effective way to remove stress, one of the most common triggers of cold sores.

Avoid salty foods, like potato chips, and acidic foods, like lemons and other citrus fruit, as they have been proven to aggravate the sores and cause them to become more painful.

Do not store your toothbrush in the bathroom. Moisture in the bathroom extends the life of the herpes virus which causes cold sores on your toothbrush and will cause more sores to form in your mouth – keep your toothbrush dry.

Keep the infected area clean – wash the infected area numerous times daily with warm soapy water to help disinfect and heal the area.

Wash your hands – people would be amazed at what their hands touch on a daily basis and most people are not aware of the things they come into contact with. It is vitally important that you keep your hands clean if you have a cold sore, because we unconsciously touch or faces and you may touch your cold sore and get some of the fluids on your hands and then pass the fluids to another area of your body, or another person’s body, where a new sore will then develop.

Ice – icing the infected area can help relieve some of the pain and irritation associated with cold sores and can also help the virus from spreading more, as the virus stops growing in colder temperatures.

Use oil - based products, like vasoline, around the infected area. This helps to prevent secondary infections of bacteria and speed healing.

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