What product for cold sores?

[AnyDream]

I'm getting that unmistakeable tingling on my lip. I just googled (wanted to check how often to apply ice) and came across a reference to a betadine cold sore product. Apparently it helps minimise the spread unlike Zovirax. Has anyone used this - or any other cold sore product - that they can recommend?

ETA I've already swallowed down the lysine

[Trillian]

I have only ever used the zovirax so I don't know what else would work well

[Smoke Jaguar]

Neat tea tree oil! I reckon it's working better than all the coldsore creams I've used

[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