Many people use oral treatments for prevention or treatment ... or tingling that often comes with a cold sore, and the cream formula makes it easy to apply. The price is pretty steep at $23 for a 0.07 ...

Two 0.07 oz tubes of Abreva 10 Percent Docosanol Cold Sore Treatment Can Heal in 2.5 Days: Fever blister cream contains 10 percent docosanol to shorten the duration of cold sore symptoms (1 ...

A 5-gram tube of Zovirax cream runs more than $200. A month’s supply of valacyclovir (500 milligrams) tablets costs between ...

Two 0.07 oz tubes of Abreva 10 Percent Docosanol Cold Sore Treatment Can Heal in 2.5 Days: Fever blister cream contains 10 percent docosanol to shorten the duration of cold sore symptoms (1 ...

Some people prefer topical treatments, such as creams or ointments, while others prefer oral medications. The second factor to consider is the severity of your cold sore outbreak. Mild cases may ...

This article explores the treatment options for oral herpes (cold sores) and genital herpes ... that are taken by mouth and some topical creams that are applied to the skin.

Over-the-counter treatments like antiviral tablets ... razors, flannels, and cold sore creams," he advises. "Avoid picking or pricking the cold sore blister(s) as it can lead to further infection ...