Stephen J asked:


I was just wondering when a cold sore is at it’s most contagious point. Whether it’s when it first starts to tingle and swell, or whether it’s after it’s ‘hardened’ and doesn’t feel sore anymore?
Just wondering if it’s more conatgious in it’s early stages or later stages of growth. Thanks.

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Julie Q asked:


What should you do if you feel a cold sore coming on? Like what are preventitive measures?

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Monica asked:


I have a wedding I have to go to in four days, and I woke up today with this huge cold sore. What’s the fastest way to get rid of it?

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United We Stand asked:


I’ve got a minor cold sore from being in the sun or someting and I need to know how to get rid of it within a few days?
Bran M – I was in the sun for many hours in the beach one day and my lips dried and cracked. I don’t get around you moron. Learn to mind your manners – you don’t know me – so don’t even begin trying to think you do.

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20bills asked:


About 3 days ago I noticed a white spot near my lip. I think it may be cold sore in the making. It’s been 3 days though and hasn’t gotten any worse so my question is how long does it take until blisters start showing up.

By the way, cold sores are embarassing

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Audrey asked:


My boyfriend started getting a cold sore friday (10/23) and it had started to scab over all week and yesterday ([wednesday]10/28) we were wrestling and the scab fell off. We have not kissed for almost a week. When is it safe to? I know I already have the virus from kissing him when he doesn’t have a cold sore, but when is it considered okay to kiss after a break out?

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dhitta24 asked:


This morning after i ate breakfast, my top lip started itching burning and swelling in one spot. I thought it could be a allergic reaction but I dont think so. The itching and burning is not so bad anymore but there is still a bump where the swelling started. I dont normally get cold sores, but im aware that anyone can have a reaction to the herpes virus. I was just wondering if the symptoms sound like a cold sore or fever blister.

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Ramune asked:


I have a cold sore on my lip and it hurts alot whenever I open my mouth. When I don’t open my mouth, it still hurts. I’m using Abreva,by the way. My parents say it’s from being really tired and from staying up all night at my cousins house for a few days straight. Any advice on how to deal with the pain.

All help will be appreciated. =]

And to those of you who know the answer to this other question: How long does a cold sore usually take to heal?

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Joy asked:


I have a cold sore that has been there for like 3 days now and it won’t go away. Now I can feel this tingling and swelling and it feels like ANOTHER one is coming. HELP! Is there any way to prevent this next one? Or to get rid of the old one.

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molly asked:


I have an unsightly cold sore on my lip and I’m using Abreva but it doesn’t seem to be working.

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