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ok, i have a cold sore on the outside of my mouth, like right in the corner, and it seems to be getting bigger and it hurts even if i laugh and it bleeds, if you can help me i would greatly appreciate that, and i have already tried this abreva stuff and it doesent work for me.
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I had this problem like 2 years ago get the chapstick i think its called valtrax!! hope i helped!~!
*kristen*
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I personally think your best bet would be to go and see a doctor if all of the over the counter stuff hasn't worked.
Until you do get to see a doctor cover it in Vaseline to stop it from spreading and don't touch it, it will only make it worse and possibly spread it!
Obviously kissing is out of the question - these things spread like wildfire!
Make especially sure that you wash your hand BEFORE as well as after going to the toilet as these little suckers can transmit from one area of the body to the other - and you don't want that.
Take Care!!
Mel xxx
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You have Herpies!
Go to a doctor right away!
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The cause of the cold sore is a herpes virus (type 1 out of a total of 8 that I know of- don't worry genital herpes is Type 2). B/c it is a virus there is no medicine you can really take for it.
I agree with wenzie's advice though and that you should use a petroleum based (vasoline) ointment for your lips. You can also try some benzocaine numbing solution. Also, you want to make sure that you keep them protected from the cold, not b/c it'll get worse but it makes it hurt more. You just have to wait it out.
Sorry I couldn't give you any more definite remedies.
-Arun
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Ok one option is to:
Cover it with a protective petroleum-based product, this will protect it from infection and help it heal a little quicher.
If its painful and over the counter pain killer helps to relieve the pain.
avoid salty foods for a bit because they tend to irritate it.
Putting a local anesthetic ointment containing benzocaine will help numb the pain.
hope this helps..
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try the doctor or look up for some help online =)
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well maybe you should ask your mom or dad.. or go to CVS and ask what they think would work.. umm i dont know my cold sore medicines but i think you should ask your parents or who ever you live with xOx jiLl
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