The 4 Best OTC Cold Sore Treatments of 2024 - Verywell Health
网页2024年6月13日 — The Best Cold Sore Medicines for Quick Treatment, According to Doctors. These OTC medicines help cold sores reduce pain, heal faster, and minimize spreading of the virus. By Rachael Schultz. Updated on June 13, 2024. Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD. Fact checked by Rich Scherr. Print. Verywell Health / Alexander …
Cold Sore Medicine, Creams, and Lip Balms: OTC & Prescription - WebMD
网页2023年5月16日 — 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 5 Best OTC Cold Sore Treatments of 2024 - Health
网页2024年3月12日 — Our overall winner was the Abreva Docosanol 10% Cold Sore Treatment, which was praised for helping to relieve symptoms, reduce itching and burning, and, in some cases, actually reduce the...
How to Get Rid of a Cold Sore as Fast as Possible - Healthline
网页2024年1月23日 — You can help a cold sore heal with prescription and over-the-counter treatments. Treating it early may help it go away faster. You may call them cold sores or fever blisters. Whichever name...
Cold sore - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年1月5日 — A cold, damp cloth may ease symptoms and help remove crusting. Or try using a warm cloth on the blisters to ease pain. Rest and try pain relievers. Take nonprescription pain medicine if you have a fever or the cold sore is painful. Creams with lidocaine or benzocaine may offer some pain relief.
6 Best Cold Sore Treatments, Ranked by Dermatologists 2024
网页Over-the-counter products can ease the pain of cold sores while helping them heal more quickly. We surveyed dermatologists to rank the best cold sore treatment brands, and they named...
The 7 Best Cold Sore Remedies - Healthline
网页2023年3月21日 — We explain some cold sore remedies with products you might already have at home and break down the research of why they may work.
Cold sore medication: Types, benefits, and how to use
网页2022年1月27日 — Various types of cold sore medications are available. Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments can help reduce pain, alleviate cracked or dry skin, and soften crusted or scabbed blisters.
6 of the best cold sore creams - Medical News Today
网页2022年8月12日 — Best for early relief: Zilactin Cold Sore Gel. Best for kids: Cold Sores BeGone Stick. Best menthol treatment: Quantum Health Lip Clear Lysine+ Ointment. Best for reducing redness and...
Cold Sore Medicine Guide - GoodRx
网页2023年7月10日 — Bothersome cold sores can be treated with over-the-counter and prescription medications. Learn how to treat cold sores and which medicines may work best for you.