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I have really bad chapped mouth cold sores.?
ive tried abreva herpicin, lysine, valtrex,releev,aquaphor,blistex, chapstick, and carmex. nothing. went to the doc, prescribed me valtrex (ew ya i know) and NOTHING has worked....WTF can i do to get rid of this stuff??
If Valtrex isn't working I doubt that what you have is cold sores. If what you have are actually chapped lips that won't heal, drink more water - plenty of water. Even with cold sores, I often find that I get a flare up if I am dehydrated. Also make sure you protect your lips whenever you go in the sun or wind.
Many of us already have the cold sore virus dormant in our bodies, and never have a flare up of cold sores. We contracted it as children, as it is a very common virus, and children pick it up easily as they often share food and drinks, and may be less concerned about hand washing and hygiene. Cold sores can be transmitted even when the person does not have a cold sore, though it is less likely to happen then.
There is no over-the-counter medication or home remedy that cures cold sores. Only time will take care of that. But there is a good prescription medication for cold sores. It will make them go away much faster, and as a result of taking this medication you will have far fewer outbreaks of cold sores.
The absolute best treatment for cold sores is a prescription medication in pill form called Valtrex. It was intended for genital herpes, but cold sores are caused by the same family of viruses, and Valtrex stops colds sores in their tracks. None of the other treatments come close to the effectiveness of Valtrex, not the ointment Zovirax, and certainly not Abreva or anything else. Ask your doctor about it to see if you would be a good candidate for this medication. My doctor prescribed it for me for cold sores about five years ago and after taking it only a couple of times I hardly ever get a cold sore any more, and before Valtrex I was having several attacks a year. On the rare occasions that I do get one now, it is gone almost immediately when I take the medication - in about a day. In the meantime, here are a couple of informative links.
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/cold-sores-topic-overview
http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/cold_sores.html
Chapped Lips Diagnosis and Treatment
Chapped lips is a condition whereby the lips become dry and possibly cracked. Chapped lips can be painful, embarrassing, and uncomfortable. Chapped lips are most often caused by being in overly windy, sunny, or dry conditions. Chapped lips can have several causes, including dry weather, overexposure to the sun, lip biting and sucking, riboflavin (vitamin B-2) deficiencies and ill-fitting dentures. Most people get chapped lips from time to time. Dry, cracked or sore lips can interfere with many daily activities, such as smiling, kissing, eating and talking. Signs and Symptoms of Chapped Lips is dryness ,redness ,tenderness and sensitivity ,cracking, splitting, or peeling and pain. A variety of topical nonprescription products are available for treating or preventing chapped lips.
Apply lip cream, balm or lipstick before going out in cold, dry weather. Drinking enough water (the equivalent of at least 9 cups of fluids daily) will keep the body, skin and lips hydrated. Avoid licking your lips. Saliva evaporates quickly, leaving lips drier than before you licked them. Use a sunscreen on your lips when outside in sunny weather. Avoid going out in dry, cold weather without putting on lip balm or lipstick. Try to keep the air in your home humid. Avoid using a flavored lip balm, which can tempt you to lick your lips. Try to keep the air in your home humid. Avoid improper fitting dentures (see your dentist to ensure a proper fit). Use an oil-based lubricating cream, such as Aquaphor Healing Ointment, or lip balm containing petrolatum or beeswax. Avoid smoking.
Chapped lips Treatment and Prevention Tips
1. Avoid licking your lips.
2. Avoid excessive sun exposure.
3. Try to keep the air in your home humid.
4. Use a humidifier at home to keep air moist.
5. Avoid using a flavored lip balm, which can tempt you to lick your lips.
6. Use lip balm that contains sunblock if you are going to be outside.
7. Use a sunscreen on your lips when outside in sunny weather.
8. Before applying lipstick, dab on a very small amount of lip balm or petroleum jelly to give your lips a little moisture.
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Juliet Cohen writes health articles for skin diseases and skin disorders. She also writes articles for health tips.
