Cold Sore? I think? Idunno what it is? Any Idea?

Question

I have like a coldsore? or something? its not on my lip its at the corner of my mouth? it looks like a coldsore in there or a zit or sumthing? any idea?

Answer 1

It could be a cold sore.  It is hard to tell because you haven't really given enough information.

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-t...

http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/ach...

Answer 2

does it burn,hurt,or maybe even tingle? it is probably a cold sore.my advise is to go to a drug store or walmart and get you some abreva.this stuff will dry a cold sore up in no time.you know you feel that little burning tinge before you see it?well you start the abreva and it is gone before it comes up.you can also use zilactin-L,also at drug store.it is a liquid,it is good,but not as good as the abreva.