Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 YS has a cold sore (I think - he's not had one before ). He's on half term and is very keen for it to be cleared up before going back next Wednesday . Any suggestions for remedies that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Dabbing cold coffee straight onto it is brilliant when you can first feel a coldsore about to pop up. Not sure if it has the same effect if it's already there though! (Sorry, that wasn't helpful at all, was it?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Zovirax is the only thing that works IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Thanks! (I'll remember the coffee one for the future ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Zovirax is the only thing that works I agree. I normally manage to stop them with Zovirax when I feel them coming, but it seems to stop them from spreading any more if you get to them later too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I always get Zovirax for Dan, but last week I went into Asda and they had exactly the same thing in their own brand for less than half the price. I checked the ingredients on both boxes and they were the same so I bought the cheaper one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 If he has never had them before, it could be impetigo - they do look similar. Cymex cream is also very good (For me it works better than zovirax for some reason) But do try zovirax first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 my mum swears by aftershave...*ouch*!! I have yet to try it, but I thoroughly recommend toothpaste on spots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 It's right on the corner of his mouth - would you get impetigo there? ES had that years ago and it was like a crater forming on his cheek . He does have a couple of spots on his chin too - he's never had a spot before so I think they're related. I'll try to get Zovirax - thanks for the advice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 It's right on the corner of his mouth - would you get impetigo there? ES had that years ago and it was like a crater forming on his cheek . He does have a couple of spots on his chin too - he's never had a spot before so I think they're related. I'll try to get Zovirax - thanks for the advice . Just that one of my liitl'uns had the same symptoms and I didn't know what was best to use so showed the GP. He said it was actually impetigo, prescribed antibiotics and it cleared up never to return! Impetigo is basically a strep skin infection so can appear anywhere, especially if there has been an area of broken skin. Worth considering if the zovirax doesn't shift it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
