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If your cold sore is especially painful or irritating, your doctor may prescribe an anesthetic gel to alleviate pain or an antiviral oral medication to speed healing or prevent recurrence. The ...
In our survey, Abreva Docosanol 10% Cold Sore Cream Tube was the top-rated treatment for cold sores from all sorts of triggers, including stress, sunburn, fatigue, dry lips, and exhaustion. As the only FDA-approved, non-prescription medicine to treat cold sores with the anti-viral active ingredient docosanol, Abreva Docosanol 10% Cream blocks ...
Lifestyle and home remedies. The cold sore ointment docosanol (Abreva) may shorten the healing time of a cold sore. At the first sign of symptoms, apply it to the affected skin as directed on the package. Use a cotton-tipped swab to put medicine on a cold sore. This helps prevent the spread of the sores to other parts of the body.