Reviewer: Pengie76, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I get one cold sore a year, I call it my annual annoyance... What I actually use is hard to come by at stores now, so when I felt this last one starting at work, I had no choice but to purchase this, as it was all that was available. after a full day of use, and reapplying several times over the course of 24 hours, the only difference I feel is that it minimizes the tingling and some of the pain, ... Show Full Comment

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I get one cold sore a year, I call it my annual annoyance... What I actually use is hard to come by at stores now, so when I felt this last one starting at work, I had no choice but to purchase this, as it was all that was available. after a full day of use, and reapplying several times over the course of 24 hours, the only difference I feel is that it minimizes the tingling and some of the pain, otherwise.. still a huge blister, as a matter of fact this one is much larger than what I normally get. I am back on my usual remedy (releev) as this has been shelved for a future emergency.
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Reviewer: I-HATE-COLDSORES, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I got the cold sores from my parents by drinking after them. I've had them from probably the age of 13. Abreva has always been my go to. One thing to remember is, always wash your hands before using. More bacteria=Worse cold sore. I'm just waiting on a forever cure now hahaha

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I got the cold sores from my parents by drinking after them. I've had them from probably the age of 13. Abreva has always been my go to. One thing to remember is, always wash your hands before using. More bacteria=Worse cold sore. I'm just waiting on a forever cure now hahaha
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Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Felt a tingle on my lip tuesday 8pm. Bought abreva in the pump immediately and applied it every few hours for 36 hours.My cold sore never got any bigger than 5mm and is almost completely gone now, Thursday 5pm. No oozing, scabbing, spreading, nothing. Tingle to gone in 48 hours.

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Felt a tingle on my lip tuesday 8pm. Bought abreva in the pump immediately and applied it every few hours for 36 hours.My cold sore never got any bigger than 5mm and is almost completely gone now, Thursday 5pm. No oozing, scabbing, spreading, nothing. Tingle to gone in 48 hours.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Before i noticed i was getting a cold sore it started out as if it was a small pimple 2 small pimples but arent pimples so i obviously put on the medication and it actually made it worse, the dots grew twice the size and then another one in the middle of my bottom lip another sore so i dont like this, I think salt and lemon work faster

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Before i noticed i was getting a cold sore it started out as if it was a small pimple 2 small pimples but arent pimples so i obviously put on the medication and it actually made it worse, the dots grew twice the size and then another one in the middle of my bottom lip another sore so i dont like this, I think salt and lemon work faster
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Reviewer: MammaBear, 45-54 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Iâ??m reading through these reviews and I can help but think maybe people are using this wrong. While it is true that Abreva should be used at the absolute first sign of a cold sore (tingling, itching, soreness) I have used it a day after the first sign. I can see the blister starting to form and itâ??s painful. As soon as I get my hands on some Abreva I put a glob on the cold sore (not ... Show Full Comment

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Iâ??m reading through these reviews and I can help but think maybe people are using this wrong. While it is true that Abreva should be used at the absolute first sign of a cold sore (tingling, itching, soreness) I have used it a day after the first sign. I can see the blister starting to form and itâ??s painful. As soon as I get my hands on some Abreva I put a glob on the cold sore (not anywhere else...I do not put it on like Iâ??m putting on lipstick or chapstick) the first application is always a gob because Iâ??m usually in pain and uncomfortable so itâ??s not like Iâ??m out in public or anything. Anyway, I feel relief as soon as 2 minutes after applying. The tingling stops and the pain lessens almost immediately. Also, use another lip balm for he rest of your lips that are NOT affected by a cold sore so they donâ??t dry out. On the first day I apply it every 15 minutes or so and about every hour I wipe the area with a wet paper towel (to take off the build up) then apply it lighter and lighter as the day goes (only the first time I gob it on) by the next morning all pain and itching are gone and Iâ??ll put a small amount on and rub it in so itâ??s not all white. If I happen to have some Abreva when the first tingle happens and I put it on, it NEVER forms into a cold sore. So if you are trying it for the first time, try putting a good amount just on the spot of the cold sore or tingling spot. Idk...it always works for me. Good luck. Cold sores are just so annoying.
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