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Message posted by Jo Luvs Corfu on 26�May�2006 at 6:03pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Jo Luvs Corfu

Corfu

Hi Everyone

Every year I come home with a lovely tan and aarrgghh Coldsores. I use zorvirx from day 1, just in case, and high factor lip screen.

Does anyone suffer from this and have a miracle cure.

Please help

Message posted by Terry and Julia on 26�May�2006 at 7:14pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Terry and Julia

Corfu

Hi Jo

There is something called virulite which is supposed to be really good at clearing them up and preventing outbreaks in the same place.

There is information here:

http://www.vcs.eu.com/index.htm

I am thinking of getting one. Not cheap but neither is Zovirax which isn't too effective anyway I find.

Julia

Message posted by mich&hel on 26�May�2006 at 9:59pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

mich&hel

Corfu

Hello there! I am a sufferer of cold sores - almost always have one if i've been in hot sunshine. I used to use high factor lip stuff but found in the last few years that putting the normal sunscreen on them is better - I put 35 on my lips several times a day (most lip sunscreens are 15/25 maximum) and haven't had one for several holiday (I also take a high dosage of Vitamin B which really helps - I don't get half as many as I used to)

I used to use Zovirax aswell but found that it really wasn't as good as Blistex which I use now. I keep a tube on me AT ALL TIMES! As soon as I feel a twinge starting I apply it as though it's going out of fashion - all day, every day and it usually comes to nothing and disappears much better than if I was using Zovirax.

Good Luck!

Hellen

Message posted by Hazel (Forum Editor) on 26�May�2006 at 10:08pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Hazel

Corfu

Blistex is good, and cheaper than Zovirax too. I've also found Vitamin B to be very useful. A very useful hint passed on from my Granny is to apply a dab of perfume to the area once you start to feel a tingling(don't lick it!!

Message posted by stevie jay on 26�May�2006 at 10:33pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

stevie jay

hello all coldsore sufferers,
try this bi-propolis. this is a natural substance,available from health shops (e.g holland & barratt}. my wife has had problems with coldsores ,used zovirax for many years! but praises this natural product has never looked back.IT WORKS. give it a go ! its purely natural, cheers stevie

Message posted by bobbo2 on 26�May�2006 at 10:58pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

bobbo2

Corfu

There is,nt a miracle cure,but zovirax is ridiculously cheap,in Corfu,2 euros something,last year,I always buy a few,keep them everywhere,car,toolbox etc.,so I cant get 'em early,bobbo

Message posted by valleygirl on 26�May�2006 at 11:12pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

valleygirl

I always use:- The medi wipes that are used prior to an injection ,last year i even used the greek stuff that you use after you have had a bite, you know the cheap stuff in the pencil like tube from the supermarket,or even mens aftershave.

Message posted by sc on 27�May�2006 at 12:14am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Corfu

I have always found blisteze very good - I sometimes think the high factor lotions cause extra problems. My husband suffers from heat rash and while on this site we followed a thread where many people felt high factors stopped the skin from sweating because it clogged the pores. He had used a high factor in the past due to this problem. However due to the thread he took anti histamines and used a much lower factor ( he does tan easily) and hey he did not suffer at all this year from heat rash So maybe it would be best not to clog your lips to much. I have also heard perfume works well if you use it as soon a you get a tingle.

Message posted by sooz on 27�May�2006 at 11:57am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

sooz

Corfu

I also always keep a tube of Blistex with me and my coldsores haven't been half so bad since I started using it. On holiday I just make sure my lips are ALWAYS moisturised and never give them a chance to dry out.

Sue

Message posted by Guest on 27�May�2006 at 12:45pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Guest

Cold Sores......Nasty!!! I am always getting them!

I don't use Zovirax......doesn't work on me! As Hazel and Valleygirl have said,as soon as you feel a tingling,Perfume or even Aftershave applied to the area. I use a cream called Cymex. It's not expensive either.

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