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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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 Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 11:41:39 AM
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Help! I have a fever blister. I've been putting alcohol on it. That burns. Any suggestions on how to dry this up? Thanks.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 1:02:37 PM
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I have never had one but friends of mine have and use L-Lysine (internally) and Rosebud Salve.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 1:33:50 PM
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We used Carmex and it seems to work wonders. It burns a little but nothing alcohol would. :) After a few days of use it clears right up. You can find it in the chapstick section of dept. stores :D
hugs
Jessie
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 4:36:59 PM
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Thanks to all of you girls. I'll try all of the above.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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bobbinrobin
True Blue Farmgirl
590 Posts
Sharon
Newman Lake
WA
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 4:41:31 PM
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You shouldn't try to dry it up or use alcohol or peroxide. I use Abreva just as soon as I feel that little tingle coming on. I apply it several times a day and before I go to bed. It takes the sting out and relieves the pain. Takes about a week to get rid of whatever you do, but why suffer while its healing.
How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it. -G. Elliston
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 6:30:11 PM
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I use aloe vera gel on mine as soon as I feel it coming on. Plus I take extra B complex vitamins and Zinc. Sometimes they don't even break out entirely and if they do they only last about 4 days.
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 6:34:11 PM
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Eat yogert to the active ones it will help to keep them in check too.
Diana
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 6:56:56 PM
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Hi Marly,
I have always had lots of problems with fever blisters and a few years ago I stumbled upon this remedy. I bought some topical vitamin c powder from Philosophy. I am not sure if that's spelled right. It's a skin and cosmetic company. It was designed to slow down the aging process, kind of like using anti-oxidants on the face or skin. I noticed as long as I used it I never got fever blisters. Then my sister in law found some topical v-c that was in an oil type form with a dropper and she didn't get them either after using it. It has become fairly popular and can be found from lots of places on line and probably in stores. I don't use it all the time now, but if I feel one coming on I put some drops on the area and it basically stops it from spreading or expanding and soon goes away.
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2009 : 09:56:03 AM
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Thanks, Sharlet. I never heard of topical v-c, but it sounds like a winner to me. I'll get some.
I haven't had a fever blister in a super long time. All of a sudden, there it is. Now I have an ear ache.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 26 2009 : 09:57:05 AM
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Thanks, Alee. Ouch is right!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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