COLD SORE TREATMENTS THAT WORK - NADINE BAGGOTT

I SUFFER FROM COLD SORES - THERE I'VE SAID IT, AND I HATE THEM. I AM LUCKY THAT I DON'T SUFFER THAT OFTEN (AND I KNOW SOME OF YOU ARE A LOT WORSE OFF AND GET THEM ALL OF THE TIME) SO HERE IS MY RVIEW OF TREATMENTS AND DRUGS THAT REALLY WORK.
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[@__Vox__]

Thanks for talking about this and normalizing it :) I am indeed tired of being looked at like I have the black death!

[@Anime_no_joō]

I started getting cold sores since I was 5. I had to have got it from school because no one in my family gets them. They thought I got bit by a spider for a long time. Thank you for this video. I don't get them often anymore, but when I do I just want to stay inside my house.

[@talkingmode5550]

When I see this post I remember Dr. Osemuahu. He really made me believe in him by healing me from hsv2 with his herbal treatment. When I see this post I remember Dr. Osemuahu. He really made me believe in him so much. by healing me months ago with his herbal treatment. I really appreciate you very much

[@debbieross5716]

This is wonderful news, thank you so much. I’ve spent a lifetime with people talking to my coldsore rather than me!

[@terrim.602]

I have not heard of using heat for cold sores. Heat helps it get bigger. Please try icing it at first onset and throughout. You may be pleasantly surprised at the decrease in severity and length of time. Another word for cold sore is "fever blisters". Icing it prevents the spread of the effected area. It really does work. If it doesn't work for you, you're not out anything, so give it a try :-)

[@stephaniegriffin4342]

THANK YOU NADINE!!! I’ve suffered with cold sores all my life. This video is amazing. I’ve got two coming through as I watch. 😭😭😭

[@mariaalejandradelmilagroga9029]

interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out cold sore treatment at home try Debuncar Cold Sore Aid (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my friend got amazing success with it.

[@nicolarae3379]

I take lysine for 6 weeks before going snowboarding or going on a hot holiday and that seems to stop them appearing. I also use a lysine lip balm that has spf in. That was my miracle routine. I will definitely look for the spray. Thanks xxx

[@sumarianson]

Thank you Nadine for the information which is useful. I am 58 years old and have suffered only the beginnings of a cold sore since my 20's. However, they have never gotten to the puss or scabby stage as whenever I feel that tingle I go for Alcohol (of any kind) whiskey, brandy, sanitizer, etc. and rub on the area. Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar can be used in an emergency This will prevent the sore from developing and in my case in 99.99% of the time. I suffer them very infrequently. This year in early May I went to India to have dental work done and I had chapped lips which I had to deal with. I searched for one of those small tubs of Vaseline but could not find one. I instead got a lip balm in the lipstick type container. The chemist, come shop, rummaged around in a box and pulled out this lip balm. It was not sealed. I, however, used it thinking the best of things. This brought on a cold sore, (maybe because it was previously used by the shop owner) just before I had dental implant surgery the next day. This time the alcohol nor anything else seemed to do the trick. I used topical creams, which again did no good. However, the outbreak was not severe nor puss filled. It, however, has stayed with me as a reddish mark on my lower lip until now, July13th. I have used the tablets at a rate of 2 x 400Mg a day for over a week to no avail. I am now trying a suggested ice 'cure' and don't know how that will work out, however, any other suggestions would be welcome. I am looking at the Virulite product which is FDA approved but it seems quite expensive and hard to get!

[@kickbuttmarketingonline3154]

Thanks so much for the video - the information provided is most helpful. I find myself at times consumed with this problem - the direction provided is greatly appreciated.

[@hayleyjames6329]

THANK YOU. This is the beauty video we all wanted as cold sores are ugly in every way. I'm getting online and ordering the tablets and supplements tomorrow. Just in time for CS season.

[@alltheketoladies209]

This is completely anecdotal but I went keto a year ago to treat migraines (it's working!) but a side bonus that never even occurred to me is that I also no longer get my quarterly cold sore. I haven't had a single one in the past year. However, I don't know if it's in the UK but I have a prescription for Denavir, if it's applied at first tingle it can either stop the thing in it's tracks or significantly reduce the size/lifespan of it. My dentist had prescribed it for me.

[@JuanGarcia-zs1oi]

Thank you for your pragmatic approach on the topic. It's very enlightening. I've gotten 3 in the past three months. Before this, I hadn't had one in two years. I allowed myself to think I was "cured". Your insight definitely helps. Thank you

[@respondinlove4875]

Juan Garcia once fully formed try tea tree organic oil for the first two days. Apply with qtips constantly. Then at night boil green tea or any other, grab the tea bag place it on a dry and clean paper towel and apply it as hot as you can handle for about 15 seconds directly to the cold sore. Twice at night only, every night. Then, you should be at the scabbing stages. Then continue with constant tea tree oil with clean qtips dabbing very gently. Then once dryed out, heal your lip with a baby cream called Aquaphor advance therapy. Once you know you can remove the scab, gently remove it with a clean wash cloth. If not ready by constantly applying the baby cream then leave it alone. Third day, you should look much better. Plus try everything else she said. The Lysine, the pills 💊, the spf 🧴 for lips 👄. Lol

[@pammalin9188]

I know you have a cold sore, but you look beautiful, your makeup is perfect!

[@talkshushigeisha]

I swear by l-lysine, had such a bad time of having them for months at a time and at a last resort I bought some and it worked wonders! I feel like it has helped to stop them appearing now too. Always have them in the cupboard just in case :)

[@ruthlessruth7377]

I take a l-lysine tablet everyday and since I've been taking it I have not had a single breakout or even an hint of one. It's fantastic as I was getting cold sores on a monthly basis. Been on the l-lysine for nearly 2 years now. and it's very well priced from Just Vitamins.

[@AJ-ud9hc]

what brand do y’all use ?

[@deetee4325]

Thankyou Nadine..Ive had a really bad one..and been left with discolouration.. redness..will definitely get those tablets...thankyou xx

[@sharonbradley7938]

Wow this could be me! I haven't had one for probably 4 years and I've had 2 in consecutive weeks, one before I came on holiday to Portugal last week and now another one has appeared 😩 Bain of my life too. Thanks for another great video ❤️

[@marionhannon5183]

Thanks Nadine. Really useful. I've had 4 over the summer!!

[@lucyj7048]

Thank you for this video..and hope you had a speedy recovery. They really are nasty things and make you feel awful! Mine were a present from the ex(so that is annoying too!) Now the cold weather brings mine on and why i hate winter! Great tips and will keep the tablets in mind. 🤞I won't need them. 😊

[@cathylea9980]

Thank you for doing this video! I have suffered from cold sores since I was 13 (am now 50!) I have tried everything and asked the doctor about tablets but the doc said there was no such thing! Am glad I can get them online, shall try that soon as have just got another one... on my nose! Yes! My nose! They were always on my lips but now have migrated to my nose. 😬 thanks again Nadine and fantastic channel! 😊😊

[@jillyfish72]

Cathy Lea get them now and keep in you medicine cabinet. I’m going to get them before the outbreak so I have them on hand 😊x

[@Dwightinho56]

I have one on my mouth at the moment. Got started really early on Acyclovir cream (never heard of the tablets). It took it down immediately, but one still get the crusts and a bit of scaring. The Acyclovir only makes the process shorter.

[@arlinehouston8346]

I have ALWAYS had Cold Sores - I think my Mum - bless her - would kiss us when she had them - but in the 60's this would not have been known. I am lucky not to have had for a couple of years (touching all wood here). We used to dry them out with Perfume dabbed on - seemed to dry them out but nothing stops them coming. My poor Mum who is 82, last year had one from her nose to mouth and was mortified and said she felt really dirty and that everyone one was looking at her - something I think all us sufferers feel.

[@mallarieevans5392]

I have have been getting since I was 10 and it didn’t come from kissing.

[@ministerstayfly9213]

An adult could've kissed you. Possibly a family member not knowing that they have it

[@mallarieevans5392]

True it’s a nasty deal

[@kathyfann]

Chicken pox

[@annduffy4009]

Great video Nadine. Thanks for all the information.

[@DeborahZajac]

I started getting cold sores in my early twenties. Many years ago I got one and headed to the drug store to find something to get rid of it, and found Zilactin-L. OMG, it cleared my cold up so fast! I used to get a cold sore once or twice a year, but since using Zilactin-L I hardly ever get one now. It's amazing stuff! I needed to replace my little bottle of Zilactin-L and found it discontinued. I can get Zilactin gel so I use that at the very first feeling that I might be getting a cold sore, and that usually kills it straight-away. If I don't use it right when I get that little tingly feeling or first sign of a bump I'll get the full blown cold sore, but the Zilactin heals it pretty quick. Rarely do I have one last more than a week.

[@talkingmode5550]

When I see this post I remember Dr. Osemuahu. He really made me believe in him by healing me from hsv2 with his herbal treatment. When I see this post I remember Dr. Osemuahu. He really made me believe in him so much. by healing me months ago with his herbal treatment. I really appreciate you very much

[@GingeryR]

Lysine works great for me for cold sores. Internally and externally

[@patriciamccrossan8137]

Numbing cream works really well too to kill the pain AND seems to calm the swelling!

[@violetahs]

Thank you sooo much for this video. I suffer cold sores for years and I agree, the creams only create a massive crust. My fav convo now is tea tree oil and the boots electronic cold sore machine. It seems they do not sale it anymore but is very similar to the Virulite. And it keeps them at bay I find. I will try this L-lysine now

[@MusicGameryo]

I'm so glad you made this video ❤️ I've suffered from cold sores since being a baby and I'm constantly stressed that I'm having an outbreak. Usually through winter I get about 4 or 5 outbreaks so would you suggest getting the suppressive tablets throughout that period or should I get the general course you're doing and hope I don't have an outbreak after that one treatment?

[@mummycool1]

I've taken those for shingles but that is super handy to know as I'm prone to cold sores as I have a knackered immune system.

[@maruska67]

Hi Nadine thank you so much for sharing a lot of good information. Your video was very entertaining. I always loved the English accent. By the way your cold sore doesn't look that bad. Thanks again. Cheerio.

[@mburrito57939]

My first memory is having so many fever blisters that I couldn't eat. And I used to get them at least 6 times a year, every year So I've tried everything. I have backups of the acyclovir tablets and when I start to get a craving for nuts (full of arginine, the amino acid that opposes L-lysine), I take the acyclovir tablets for a day. It's working so far.

[@blackchina6142]

I’m here because today I look like a chimp butt . My both lips from corner to corner to corner. And the pain is unbearable. I spent Sunday in the sun and my whole face, eyes and lips are swollen. I’m the new alien in town. Thank you for putting together this video. 🙏🏻

[@respondinlove4875]

Black China once fully formed try tea tree organic oil for the first two days. Apply with qtips constantly. Then at night boil green tea or any other, grab the tea bag place it on a dry and clean paper towel and apply it as hot as you can handle for about 15 seconds directly to the cold sore. Twice at night only, every night. Then, you should be at the scabbing stages. Then continue with constant tea tree oil with clean qtips dabbing very gently. Then once dryed out, heal your lip with a baby cream called Aquaphor advance therapy. Once you know you can remove the scab, gently remove it with a clean wash cloth. If not ready by constantly applying the baby cream then leave it alone. Third day, you should look much better. Plus try everything else she said. The Lysine, the pills 💊, the spf 🧴 for lips 👄. Lol

[@kathymarler4789]

Your the best Thank you for this great info Some great products to try ❤️

[@kickbuttmarketingonline3154]

Good information - my older brother experiences bouts with cold sores and I am researching information to give him some much needed direction - this is most helpful.

[@talkingmode5550]

When I see this post I remember Dr. Osemuahu. He really made me believe in him by healing me from hsv2 with his herbal treatment. When I see this post I remember Dr. Osemuahu. He really made me believe in him so much. by healing me months ago with his herbal treatment. I really appreciate you very much

[@62roxana]

My brother started getting cold sores very young. He caught them drinking out of the taps at school.. He got them real bad too. My nana told him to dab some perfume on them as soon as he feels one coming on. He never had a full break out after using our mothers expensive perfume, every time he felt one coming.. I swear it worked for him.. I do recommend you all try simple perfume on the sores.. Saves you lots of money and will disappear in 24 hours..

[@elizabethneira4860]

Thanks for your recommendations. I will try so hopefully will help me too. 🌹

[@jenthebubble1914]

I love the la Roche posay lip balm. I get eczema on my lips and angular chelitis when I am stressed. This balm is brilliant and it really helps to heal my lips. I’m allergic to lanolin so always look for balms without this.

[@sstrall]

Great video. Have suffered with cold sores since I was a small child. From sun to stress, a headache or upset stomach I get them all the time. I rarely get sick but when I do I am sure to have 4 or 5 at a time. I can say I have tried everything possible. Will try the pills, the rest I do already. Thank you for sharing!!

[@talkingmode5550]

When I see this post I remember Dr. Osemuahu. He really made me believe in him by healing me from hsv2 with his herbal treatment. When I see this post I remember Dr. Osemuahu. He really made me believe in him so much. by healing me months ago with his herbal treatment. I really appreciate you very much

[@respondinlove4875]

once fully formed try tea tree organic oil for the first two days. Apply with qtips constantly. Then at night boil green tea or any other, grab the tea bag place it on a dry and clean paper towel and apply it as hot as you can handle for about 15 seconds directly to the cold sore. Twice at night only, every night. Then, you should be at the scabbing stages. Then continue with constant tea tree oil with clean qtips dabbing very gently. Then once dryed out, heal your lip with a baby cream called Aquaphor advance therapy. Once you know you can remove the scab, gently remove it with a clean wash cloth. If not ready by constantly applying the baby cream then leave it alone. Third day, you should look much better. Plus try everything else she said. The Lysine, the pills 💊, the spf 🧴 for lips 👄. Lol My first time trying it and it’s helped me heal in 3 days. Omg 😱.

[@gazsto9510]

Tea tree organic oil are you diluting it with a carrier oil? as neat it can be very powerful and could do more harm.

[@edwarddunn5880]

Nadine, I've suffered with this since I was a wee lad, before my beard grew in it would spread up under my nose but now it stays on my lip. Anyway, the temperature thing is correct but I use ice cubes, I hold the cube with a small tong and do about 5 or 6 cubes for 20 minutes twice a day. Good luck I feel your pain (quite literally).

[@alexpawley]

I also used these tablets and it helps massively, I 100% back you in this. Suffered for 30 years and yes they are the huge, poison filled hideout kind.

[@elizabethkingston27]

I just slap some Campho-Phenique on it. Very old school, but it really eases the pain and dries it up much faster, like 3-5 days. I'm lucky I only get them rately anymore

[@angelajanelomax5540]

Bless you Nadine for normalizing, the black death. Fingers crossed ive been lucky. Well as far as this is concerned xxx 💝💗💖🐯🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@debspencer7079]

I use Blistex relief cream - it has to be the one in the metal tube, the one in the plastic tube is rubbish. I use it with my morning and evening skincare routine and then during the day if my lips feel dry. This has kept me practically cold sore free (touch wood!) for about 7yrs (prob only had one in that time) you have to keep up with applying it every day though regardless.

[@nickcarterloverrr2]

PLEASE do a video on reducing scars!

[@EstherMaraite]

Thank you Nadine, such a helpful video - the Virulite lights really work for me. Boots used to sell their own version for a really decent price but have discontinued them :( I use it preventatively every couple of weeks (my cold sore always appears on the same spot). I will definitely look into the tablets though, I get them once a year and it would be bliss if I would only get them every 5 years).

[@EstherMaraite]

And now I can add another trigger: watching a youtube video about cold sores and then thinking about them. Woke up with the tingle. Tablets ordered!

[@kyliebartley3650]

I’m in Australia and use Zovirax contains Aciclovir @5% at first tingle works for me and if I get it early doesn’t get going. Also use the blue led light on my Tanda device to heal it quicker. L-lysine give me a headache for some reason to I skip that.

[@ashleylaurennnx3]

my lip started tingling last week and i had no idea why. then yesterday i woke up to a sore on my mouth and was freaking out. i guess now i know why 😕

[@ekaterinakozlovskaia8082]

Thanks a lot Nadine! Love that you do videos on such useful topics! Very up to the point too!

[@kaitlynn5523]

I just got prescribed this, and I hope it works for me! I have a nasty cluster of 2 cold sores on my top lip, and 1 on the bottom lip, right in the middle of my lip. Ow!

[@georginahird3211]

I’ve had cold sores since I was about 6, I also have eczema so I use quite a strong steroid cream for my bad flare ups and I know I shouldn’t use them on my face, but the steroid cream applied thinly and regularly will make even a fully developed cold sore completely disappear within about 3 days, if I apply it at the first tingle they don’t develop, it’s been my saving grace for many years, but will definitely be getting an online prescription of this when I next feel a tingle as I do suffer from them a few times a year

[@62roxana]

Please try perfume, as soon as you feel that tingle.. It worked for my brother and many others I've told.. My brother got really bad cold sores that covered his mouth area right up to his nose. My nana told him to use the perfume. He never had a break out again. He knew the signs of one coming. Dabbed the perfume wherever he felt that tingle..

[@liviusss]

Actually steroids make the skin more vulnerable and prone to infections, including viral ones, so you should not use steroid creams on cold sores, even if it does help momentarily, it will only aggravate the issue on the long term. Besides that, steroid creams can lead to your skin developing acne, rosacea, eczema, as they destroy the skin barrier (and once it's been damaged, it is extremely difficult to restore it, and I say this from experience, unfortunately).

[@highwinds71]

What works best is calamine lotion, it helps to try the cold sore up.

[@cristinarisso8668]

I can’t believe you can buy Acyclovir, without prescription online in the UK. I am soooo jealous!

[@torcancraobhach3381]

You do need a prescription. However it is now part of a range of drugs which you can get through an online prescription. Signed off by a doctor.

[@eruby5305]

Cristina Risso can I buy it in the US

[@cristinarisso8668]

@@eruby5305 i really do not know. I am in Germany

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

Hi Nadine just bought the clinisept spray good for emergencies thank you for your advice much appreciated regards to everyone Liz x

[@pinkiestwoodsy]

Thank you for this video Nadine. My cold sores are just awful, probably once every month. Already taking lysine daily but will definitely increase the dose. Also definitely going to get a prescription for aciclovir (sp?) Thank you so much 😁

[@respondinlove4875]

pinkiestwoodsy once fully formed try tea tree organic oil for the first two days. Apply with qtips constantly. Then at night boil green tea or any other, grab the tea bag place it on a dry and clean paper towel and apply it as hot as you can handle for about 15 seconds directly to the cold sore. Twice at night only, every night. Then, you should be at the scabbing stages. Then continue with constant tea tree oil with clean qtips dabbing very gently. Then once dryed out, heal your lip with a baby cream called Aquaphor advance therapy. Once you know you can remove the scab, gently remove it with a clean wash cloth. If not ready by constantly applying the baby cream then leave it alone. Third day, you should look much better. Plus try everything else she said. The Lysine, the pills 💊, the spf 🧴 for lips 👄. Lol

[@ronerickson8083]

Use Abreva all over the external portions of the nose and under the nose it is more effective than just lips and even when you do not have the sore. I also use Provent skin tag remover in the same way to effectively treat my cold sores. This is an extra powerful measure.

[@oreos888]

Clinisept is amazing!!!

[@rachaelhugh318]

Boots do a little glass bottle of cold sore lotion. It's only about 3 quid. Just dab on with your finger or a cotton wool pad as soon as you get one and do it as often as you can. It stings like hell for a second or two but keep dabbing and it stops. So do that as often as you remember to. It heals and drys everything up super quick. I swear by it. I have the little bottles in every bag and cupboard. My daughter uses it too x

[@brunoroy38]

Pure vanilla extract and lemon balm essential oil work well , the cold sore doesn't get so big and crusty and disappears faster.

[@CherryBlossom-bb1tu]

Hi nadine, thanks for the video. I've suffered from cold sores since my teens. They popped up on my lips but since my 30's I sometimes get them in my nostrils! Not a very good luck. Someone told me to use any aftershave and I have to say they heal quicker. Obviously it stings a little but it works for me.

[@62roxana]

Yes Katie, my brother used my mothers perfume, which my nana recommended to him.. As soon as he felt that tingle, he dab his mout area with perfume.. I swear it's the alcohol that does the trick. So aftershave would do the same thing.. Even if one has developed it will clear up faster using aftershave or perfume..

[@virginiav.1172]

Aftershave or perfume possibly are recommended because of the alcohol content, but unfortunately there is no evidence that this remedy works for viruses, only bacteria.

[@BlaazeKelly]

Have you used A Vogel Bio-Propolis Ointment ? It's the only thing I've used that I've felt works to stop the tingle in its tracks. I feel once the breakout takes hold it's also helpful but I've no proof on that one. It's incredibly moisturizing and eases pain more than anything. I also try (it's tiny so I tend to lose it and then it's hard to find in shops) to use it as a lip balm regularly and I suspect that keeps further breakouts at bay.

[@Brick_Chick]

Decades ago my dad taught me a trick for cold sores that would get rid of them in days and that simply was to take pure riboflavin. Take it right away and it would go right away. I'm not even sure you can purchase straight riboflavin anymore but it always worked and I never forgot that. I never get them anymore thankfully so I don't know if you can still get it.

[@BartTwain]

Hey Nadine, first and foremost, thank you for the great video content. A week ago or so I noticed that I was beginning to get some type of sore. After watching your video I've come to the realization that it is in fact a cold sore. To my misfortune, they seem to be spreading a bit. I attempted to purchase the Aciclovir tablets from The Superdrug and was unable to place the order. It seems to be an issue with the Postcode. It makes me wonder if its because i live in the US. Do you know if they're sold online anywhere in the US? Thank you in advance!

[@sallyford6861]

A doctor can give you a prescription.

[@lynneharrison7328]

Thank you Nadine . I hate them ,always get them when I'm run down .but will take your advise.

[@62roxana]

I should also say, I've told friends and work friends about using perfume. They reported back to me, it worked for them!! It must be the alcohol in the perfume. So after shave should do the same thing.. Men's cologne too.. I hope Nadine reads this.. It will help you greatly!!

[@MsSadiyaA]

That's what I do. I use a really cheap perfume which usually have high alcohol content. It works everytime. I use it when I get a tingle. Must be the alcohol.

[@virginiav.1172]

Roxana Mcglinchey it seems possible that what your brother had was impetigo (a bacterial infection common in children) and possibly not cold sores.

[@kb8077]

I’ve had them for years and have tried a million different things to make them go away quicker, including most of the ones you mentioned here. I can swear that Dermalogica Gentle Cream Exfoliant mask helps mine dry faster. I don’t know which ingredient in it does the trick, but it does. I also use the transparent plasters to cover and avoid contamination. And if I manage to stick them really well and with no creases, sometimes I can even wear lipstick (matte and long stay) on top.

[@sharonbellino2459]

I have been using Valacyclovir 500 mg for quite a few years. I take it at the first sign of tingling & it normally will stop it from going any further or getting too far out if hand. Yes it is a prescription. Thank you for sharing Nadine.

[@emilywalsh1320]

Need this- just woke up with one today 😰

[@barbaradwyer2106]

Thanks for the information. My go too is Carmex chapstick. Whenever I get one I use the carmex all the time.The cold sore usually dries up in two day. I am guessing the menthol in the carmex works for me.

[@christinaplatz4403]

Carmex (the stick) works wonders for me too... I've suffered from cold sores for years and would get them every two months. Tried medicine but it never worked but Carmex does... It's the BEST! and if you use Carmex early on, it will even prevent the bladders from forming...

[@MegaVegas2012]

I use Forever Living Aloe Lips. It works wonders! Just put it on from the first tingle and it stops it from coming out and going all scabby. Fantastic product!

[@fionacobb5503]

Hi Nadine - thank you so much for taking on this topic. And I feel for you right now. That’s really good news that we can get Acyclovir tabs without prescription👍👏. With regard to the I Lysine, do you take it as an ongoing daily supplement or just when you feel the onset of and during an attack? 👱‍♀️😘

[@roxannamoore1429]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@alexandracorden8091]

For me, the coldsore plasters are really helpful, they take all the pain away and I am sure the sore heals faster. However, I get them in my right nostril now and I can't put a plaster up there. It's like the virus is saying to me, you will suffer! I also don't get the tingle to warn me I'm about to get one, so not sure the tablets would work for me.

[@victoriaeales891]

Fellow cold sore sufferer here so this was such a helpful video and I will be placing my order for some of the meds ASAP. I’ve also passed onto my dad to sort out for my dad as he suffers worse than I. I’ve got to stage now I use the now discontinued boots cold sore machine Sali Hughes recommended and avoid using creams as I find it dries it out quicker but not using the creams stops the cracking from it being moist then drying out! Can’t wait to try out the tablets - if only they make for longer frequency

[@D33Beloved]

thank you

[@suzyp9909]

I always used to use Zovirax which scabbed up and made my cold sore very red & angry. So I stopped using it. I now wouldn’t use anything other than Carmex which is amazing 😉 !!!!!!!!!

[@msheartface5288]

Suzy P what a shame as it does the trick for me...

[@Sirirenen]

Had them since I was little... just had one now and it just healed and this morning i got two new ones on the lower lip! I am so annoyed

[@gertgerenser729]

How does this help with Milia? Thank you for sharing 💞🧚‍♂️🌻🌈🌟

[@donnawatson7369]

Hi Nadine, thank you for this. I’ve been suffering with cold sores my whole life, so, I literally, feel your pain! I tried to find the clinisept and CeraVe Lip Balms, but your links are not showing where joe public can buy them in the U.K. Can you help with that please? Just ordered some of the meds from Superdrug though. Thanks again

[@talkingmode5550]

When I see this post I remember Dr. Osemuahu. He really made me believe in him by healing me from hsv2 with his herbal treatment. When I see this post I remember Dr. Osemuahu. He really made me believe in him so much. by healing me months ago with his herbal treatment. I really appreciate you very much

[@MarianTHickey]

L-lysine either lip balm or tablet or both. I rarely get cold sores now and if I do they don’t last long. Cheaper with prescription. Buy in Holland and Barrett

[@MarianTHickey]

Without prescription I meant 👍🏼😁

[@ndp885]

I suffer, too, bloody horrible things. I keep zovieax next to my beauty regime and I rub a little on once a week just to keep them at bay, have used aciclovir before but they do drain you.

[@haleyandre]

i want to try lysine but does anyone know if it interferes with birth control pills? ive been researching all day and I can't find any info so if anyone's taken them while on the pill i would love to hear

[@mssayesra]

Aciclovir worked for me it hasnt come back since 2010 so it almost 10 years without it. Many people do not use it as it should be used and expect to see result. Side effect of Tablets, weakens your immune system.

[@a.loubaris8219]

Hi Nadine! I just use toothpaste and it really works on me 😉

[@cheeekymoney]

Clinisept looks great but website states it’s only available to professionals who log in? Is there any other way of us mere mortals buying this?

[@gracetrapani1143]

cold sores are hell. it hurts like shit. and i don’t want to go in public with it.

[@jhaynes1090]

In the USA people us Abreva for cold sores and claims it works pretty good. When it first came on the market years ago, it was by prescription only, but now it's over the counter, and price range is around $15. according to Amazon.

[@lovemesomeslippers]

Abreva never did anything for me. I now use Melissa essential oil, neat.

[@jhaynes1090]

@@lovemesomeslippers ok.

[@michellesparks1590]

I use Abreva and it works great for me. Numbs the pain and speeds up the healing. If I get it early I can get rid of it before a disgusting scab develops, usually within 3-4 days. I disagree about letting it dry out. Wounds on the body like to stay moist to heal. That is why we have bandages. IMO and experience, of course.

[@lovemesomeslippers]

@@michellesparks1590 So much trial and error. I never thought about the drying vs keeping it moist. I'll have to try moist next time because 3-4 days is very short.

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

I got mine from my first husband. Funnily enough my second husband has never caught the virus from me !! When we lived in France my doctor there first gave me Acylovir tablets but usually the colds sore starts ( in the night for instance)and once it has started the drug doesn't work. Tea Tree or True Melisa Essential Oils will help to take to heat out of the first blister (they are highly, naturally antiseptic) and often reduces the blister. But after that it is just time !!! Thank you for the video.

[@user-ui2pn2cr6n]

I wonder why you wouldn’t put any mint, chamomile or lemon on your lips? I have heard chamomile has anti inflammatory properties.

[@marshlm1989]

Can you order the tablets if you’re in the US?

[@sl6049]

I agree will all ..

[@sommerfuglful]

Hey can you please help me. What do you think about coola lip balm.?

[@stellaercolani3810]

Cortisone cream works gr8!

[@msheartface5288]

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Lips did nothing for me. Made my lips very dry in fact...

[@MsLulumaria]

I used carmex as a lipbalm

[@ookipuki]

I'm a very kissy cuddly person with the ones I love. It's how I actually GOT it.... and it's torture not being able to kiss my loved one ... I hate cold sores so fking much!!!..... I'm angry that i have it and that others can get it from me.... I feel disgusting... I'm very careful though

[@hopeneverdies1]

Eight hour cream from EA. Works a treat.

[@MinaxSkate]

cold sores make me want to eat a grenade

[@sunray9941]

just to male you feel better, you not the only one. Its under my nose and makes me angry. But I will try today everything from alcohol to ..chlorox..perhaps not the last one.. I just want to express my frustration ..dont try chlorox after me, lol. This lady talks too mutch. I tad patience till 7, then I stopped her.

[@elliebop1]

You can get them tablets at chemists in spain for about euros 😁

[@pennyhoward5753]

Thank you for such a brilliant video; I’ve never managed to stop or curtail a cold sore, but do manage to speed up the revolting ‘goo’ stage by dabbing many times a day with antiseptic sterile powder on the end of a clean cotton bud, especially after drinking, eating or teeth cleaning; this prevents the cold sore remaining as lump of sodden evo stick on your lip for the next few hours. Do always use a clean cotton bud each time & decant the powder into a puffer or shaker bottle if it’s not already in one, so you don’t run the risk of double dipping.

[@yas_makk]

I'm so angry that Boots discontinued their cold sore machine which is the same as the original Virulite machine. So angry I could write in caps. I discovered it years ago when Sali Hughes wrote about it and did a video here on KZbin. The Boots version was around £35 unfortunately the Virulite one is anywhere between £70-£90. The thing is even at that the more expensive price I would pay that again, because it works. It is different from the acne pens in that it has a wide opening and it could quite comfortably fit over your top or bottom lip (of course lip size varies so it may not be the case) and all you do is press a button hold it in place and then it beeps when it's time to remove. It dries out the cold sore and halves your healing time, also stops you feeling that flu-ey feeling. I've had cold sores since my childhood and that little machine was a game changer. Whenever I start feeling a little run down I have session just in case I've triggered the virus but I also use it a couple of times a month for maintenance. It is quite simply a brilliant product. Thanks so much for this video and ones like this-the tablets were a revelation for me and I've now discovered I can buy them here in Sweden, alas on prescription but they are available! Hurrah!

[@lidiapoznanska2763]

theyasmeister totally agree, that little machine is a complete game changer. It heals cold sores within a week or even less! I’m so annoyed I didn’t buy few of them before they got discontinued :( :(

[@yas_makk]

Seriously, they were worth their weight in gold! Why Boots, why!? :(

[@deniseheaney2011]

Try l-lysine ...Available from health food stores. It us amazing and has stopped my cold sores. I took it for almost 12 months and the stopped but now start taking it before I go on holiday to a very sunny place and I appear to have solved e problem. A certain health food store often has a 'penny sake' so it is worth stocking

[@emmaharrison6826]

I swear by this vitamin, it's a real gem if you suffer from coldsores. You can also get l-lysine cream for if/when you do get a coldsore.

[@kayeadkins77]

Thankyou for mentioning this. I'm so fed up of getting a cold sore every holiday. So painful and makes me feel gross! I will give this a go. Thankyou so much x