What product for cold sores?

[luna moth]

As soon as you feel the tingle, dab about with an alco-wipe, or worst case, cotton bud dipped in metho(!) It dries it right up and the virus can't grow.
There is also a pressure point on the outer side of each big toe. You can rub it to discourage cold sores. My mum swears by tis. I think it works in reverse - whenever I wear tight shoes that rub on this spot, I seem to GET cold sores.

Anyway, back on topic - yes I have used the betadine stuff. I have tried most things for cold sores in my time. It might stop the spread, but it doesn't help the cold sore along any. Aciclovir (active ingredient) is your friend. Note to all - must not use during pregnancy as it interferes with DNA replication.

My current fave treatmentis the alcowipe at the beginning. The I move on to dabs of 50-50 bicarb-cornflour mix 5 times a day (dries it out) and then on to pawpaw ointment in the hurty stage.

But, heavens, just realised I haven't had one since June 20! That must be a record. Where IS that champagne??

[AnyDream]

Hehe snuggly you sound like you've got the whole routine down to a fine art! Fantastic you haven't had one in so long!

Maya I hear you on the tea tree oil...will alternate with that and whatever else I get.

[Pandora]

DH uses Carmex ointment

[Nai]

I use vodka from the freezer and dab it on with a cotton ball - it combines the ice and alcohol. If that fails then I just drink it

[Mother Goose]

I use Nyall or the Blistex one. Works just as well as Zovirax, and is cheaper for double the amount!

[AnyDream]

Thanks everyone for your replies.

Upon further reflection I"m a bit confused...I think it might have burnt my top lip yesterday on hot soup (hadn't stirred it properly out of the microwave) - so now I'm not sure if it's a burn or a coldie or both. Could it be both? Would a burn provoke a coldie?

[BellyBelly]

Lysine (amino acid) from the chemist/natural health store is great. Its brilliant for preventing it too