Every holiday season the stress seems to wear me down and that means an outbreak of cold sores! How I hate them! Not only are they ugly, but they are very painful as well. This year, we plan on spending the holidays with relatives eating good food and playing fun games and I don’t want a cold sore to interrupt the fun. Cold sores make it very painful to eat and even smile!
I usually know when a cold sore it about to hit. I get this tingly season on my lip and that is when I run for the Abreva. I love that Abreva is the only over-the-counter medication approved by the FDA that is proven to shorten the healing time and duration of a cold sore. Plus, it is the number one medication recommended by Pharmacists! If I don’t use Abreva, the cold sore can last for more than a week.
What is a cold sore?
A cold sore is a blister usually caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) and affects the lips or mouth but can spread to other areas as well. It is usually contracted early in childhood and is very contagious. While about 90% of adults are infected by the cold sore virus, only about 20-40% will experience cold sores. Almost 80 million Americans suffer from cold sores. If left untreated, the cold sore can last for up to 2 weeks! Many things can trigger the outbreak of a cold sore including, fatigue, stress, cold weather (dry air and winter wind included), UV Rays, hormonal changes, trauma to your mouth or lips (like an injury or dental procedure) and a fever, cold or the flu.
How do you use Abreva?
To use Abreva, simply apply the medication directly to your cold sore at the first sign of a tingle, redness, bump or itch. This will give you the best results. It is recommended for adults and children 12 years of age and older and should be used five times a day until the cold sore is healed (maximum of 10 days). Make sure you remove any cosmetics before applying Abreva and always wash your hands with soap and warm water before and after applying Abreva. Always talk to your doctor if your cold sore lasts longer than 10 days.
If you suffer from cold sores, next time try Abreva risk free. If you aren’t completely satisfied with Abreva for any reason, save your receipt and remaining product, and call 1-877-709-3539 to get your money back.
Disclaimer: I am participating in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Abreva, and received free product and compensation in return for my participation.
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nope don’t get them thankfully
I used to get them every year just in time for school photos – not had one in yrs though
Yes I do. I use abreva and lysine supplements.
no i do not
I haven’t had one in years.
I’ve never had a cold sore.
No, I don’t get them thankfully
i have had cold sores but it has been years, thank goodness
my husband gets cold sores and he usually uses Carmex, but I’m going to get him Abreva for next time!
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I get cold sores. I usually just put Vaseline on them and wait for them to go away on their own.
gave you votes and i havent had a cold sore
Not regularly, but maybe once a year I do.
My husband get cold sores often and he uses Abreva.
I do suffer from cold sores and I do use Abreva which works great.
I get them sometimes and I actually do use abreva!
My teenage daughter suffers from cold sores and we like using Abreva to help.
I rarely get them
I often get cold sores and I have a prescription medication for them.
No I don’t suffer from cold sores
I do occasionally, I get something from the doctor that helps with herpes since it is a form of it and I don’t have the patience to let a cold sore heal without it
I don’t suffer from them, but I had family members who did.
Once in a blue moon..just led it run its course.
My sister suffers from cold sores often.
my roomate suffers, he just endures the pain
Not this time
it’s been a while, but I know how much it sucks
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I do get cold sores. I have gotten a pill from the doctor before, but I’ve found that I have to use any meds as quickly as possible. Abreva works the best b/c I carry it with me and can use it at the first sign. If I wait, no matter what I use, the cold sore explodes across my face.
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I don’t get them (lucky!) but I know people who do. It sucks.
My husband gets them – he normally toughs them out or uses Carmex
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My father had cold sores. He really could have used Abreva!
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No, luckily I don’t
Happy New Year!
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I have never had one.
I don’t as much any more, but when I would get stressed out I got them like crazy.
I dont get them and hope that I never do
I’ve never had
I don’t but my sister does big time! She uses all the cold sore meds she can her hands on.
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