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i'm too unlucky
Okay, so recently, I went from Florida to Alabama, to Georgia. And it got colder, and being the unlucky girl I am, I got about five cold sores all decorating my top lip. I kinda need to get rid of them soon. And I need a way to hide them. Does anyone know a good medicine or something to heal them soon? Or something to cover them up or something?
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I found this on howstuffworks.com, it's seven ways to get rid of cold sores:
1. Cover cold sores with a protective petroleum-based product. This will speed healing and help protect it from secondary infection with bacteria.
2. Reach for aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. Cold sores can be quite painful. Over-the- counter painkillers can help.
3. Avoid salty or acidic foods. Foods such as potato chips or citrus fruits can further irritate cold sores and add to the pain.
4. Apply an over-the-counter anesthetic. A local anesthetic ointment containing benzocaine can help numb the pain temporarily.
5. Consult your health-care provider. If you have frequent or severe cold sores, see your doctor. In some cases, an antiviral medication called acyclovir can be prescribed.
6. Protect your lips from the sun. Applying sunscreen to your lips may help prevent sun-induced recurrences of cold sores. Look for a sunscreen designed especially for the lips that has an SPF of 15 or higher. Or, choose a lipstick that contains sunscreen.
7. Keep it to yourself. Cold sores are extremely contagious. Avoid kissing and sharing cups, towels, or other such items. Wash your hands frequently, especially after touching cold sores. And take care not to touch your eyes or genitals immediately after touching cold sores
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try abreva and cover
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