does mouthwash help a cold sore?!

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Mix some Crest toothpaste with Hershey's milk chocolate and vinegar. It will clear that up right away.

If the cold sore is already going strong then its a little too late. you can still try this and it will shorten the life.. go to a Vitamin Store and buy L-lysine pills... only take what is suggested on the bottle.. taking too much can really hurt your stomach.. if it doesnt really help you out then just know for next time. if you take L-lysine the minute you feel your lip tingling from a cold sore than it will significantly decrease the likelihood that youll even get it and if you do it will be nothing more than a tiny bump and will not hurt... read this:



"Lysine Many people have reported that taking the amino acid L-lysine has prevented or lessened the duration of their cold sores. Apparently, the herpes virus uses another amino acid, arginine, to grow and replicate while lysine inhibits the virus' ability to replicate itself. Reduce your intake of arginine-containing foods as mentioned above. If you get sores frequently take 1,500 to 3,000 mg. daily as a preventive measure. When you feel a sore coming on, take 3,000 mg daily until the sore crusts over. Experiment with the dosage until you find one that inhibits recurrence by reducing the amount until you find the optimal maintenance dosage, perhaps to 300-600 mg. Lysine may also be applied topically to the sores. If you get a cold sore, taking lysine should shorten the time you have it considerably, generally within five days. Consult your medical practitioner regarding your intake of lysine, especially if you are pregnant or nursing. No amino acid in large doses should be taken for long periods of time. Take the lysine between meals, preferably on an empty stomach."

my experience for many years.. it really works.

and http://www.health911.com/cold_sores

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