Zovirax and Vectavir are two antiviral creams which can be bought over the counter in pharmacies to treat cold sores.
Abreva is an over the counter cream approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treating cold sores. Some people find applying Bach Rescue Remedy cream to cold sores helps prevent them from worsening.
3.A number of studies show you can reduce the frequency of cold sore attacks by taking vitamin C and the amino acid lysine on a daily basis.
To avoid spreading the virus, wash your hands with soap and water after touching cold sores or after applying creams. A cold sore is caused by a virus (herpes simplex, HSV-1) which is closely related to the virus that causes genital herpes (HSV-2).
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