2 Days & The Cold Sore Was Gone!
First, I have to say that I don't suffer cold sores often. Since coming in contact with the herpes type 1 (HSV-1, or oral herpes), I've only had about three outbreaks, each outbreak being only one cold sore at a time. This was my third HSV-1 outbreak. The first two times, I just suffered with the sore for about a week or more. To be honest, actually, the first time I didn't know what the cold sore was - I thought it was a pimple at first and picked at it ruthlessly. But, this time I knew what was happening. Well, eventually, that is... I thought I just had chapped lips at first. I guess part of me is still in denial. As soon as I finally realized what I had was a cold sore, I immediately wanted to try Abreva. I had seen commercials for it, repeatedly, and it was the first (and only) product that came to mind. It turned out my father had an unopened tube, so I decided to try it out. The only downside I could possibly see to the product is that it instructs you to put it on five times a day, starting as soon as you get the first "tingle" warning sign that a cold sore is imminent. If you're anything like me, you don't realize you HAVE a cold sore until you SEE the cold sore. So, it's impossible to use it proactively. Also, five times a day seems like a very strict regime. But, I have to admit, despite the need to use the product before you see the sore and having to apply Abreva five times a day, it WORKS. I used the cream for two days, five times (or even fewer on the second day) and the sore dried up and disappeared. I can't complain too much about a product that works!
watersa1
USA