cold sores - Colds & Flu Message Board

julesc101 · 01-14-2005, 04:18 PM

this is probably not the correct section to be posting this in but im just not sure. i have developed cold sores just below my nose, they usually appear on or around the mouth. they are at the scab stage right now and im hoping they will fade away soon, i just want to know how long they usually last for? and what can i do to get rid of them quicker? i was told to use tea tree oil which is what i am doing. its quite an embarrassing problem and i just want them gone as soon as possible. i get very paranoid and i just want my smooth skin back again, not blistery and scabby. any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks

j x

Machaon · 01-15-2005, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by julesc101

i have developed cold sores just below my nose, they usually appear on or around the mouth.

I place a little liquid hand soap on any pimple or cold sore, as soon as I discover one, and leave it on for about 10-20 minutes and then wipe it off. If I leave it on for too long, it could burn my skin. Within a day, or two at the most, the thing is totally gone.