Abreva

My boyfriend introduced me this, and I was a bit skeptical at first...I get something like a cold sore on my chin once in awhile when I don't get enough sleep or have too much on my plate. I started using this and although it doesn't make it go away right away, it does make it go away faster, maybe instead of 6-7 days, it makes it go away in 4-5.

The price is around $20, if you have an SPC card you can buy it from Rexall for 10%.

This is my go-to when cold sores pop up. If you catch them early enough, it definitely works better. It speeds healing, but it can still take a while for the sore to go away, so I would probably still be open to trying other products if I got a cold sore again, but abreva is the best I've found so far.

Everyone agrees: cold sores are the worst.

I tend to get cold sores once a year and Abreva really helps speed up the process! I try to apply it as soon as I start to feel that tingle, which cuts down the severity. It's fairly expensive for such a small product, but it works and should last you a long time.

Abreva is probably the only thing I use for cold sores,It works great and is really effective. A bit pricey but if you want that cold sore gone, i recommend this!

Just before Christmas I received an unwanted early Christmas present in the forum of a cold sore, YUCK! I haven’t had a cold sore in years and couldn’t believe it was happening to me at this time of year. I happened to have a coupon for $4 off of Abreva, so even though I don’t like spending this much money on something I’ve never tried before, I bought some. The tube is only 2 grams in size, but you use such a small amount that this should last you a long time even if you do get cold sores often. Abreva contains 10% docosanol that helps to protect the surrounding healthy cells from the cold sore infection. Its FDA approved to shorten the healing time and the duration of your symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning and itching. I noticed a difference in the feel of my cold sore right away. All of the awful symptoms I just mentioned seemed to stop and I felt much more comfortable. The next day I could tell just by looking at it that it was starting to heal and not get any bigger. With in a few short days it was well on its way to being gone for good! Even though Abreva does cost more then I normally like to pay for products like this, I was definitely happy that I did this time. If you get cold sores often or one just happens to surprise you one day, then I’d definitely recommend you pick up some Abreva at the first little tingle you feel. It truly did work for me and I’m sure it will help you as well.

Really helps heal cold sores/fever blisters faster, But I hate that it dries white. SO not cute!

Abreva really works and my cold sores don't get to be the mess that they used to be. At the first sign (tingle) of a cold sore, I apply the Abreva - several times a day. I keep the little tube that is very expensive in the fridge which seems to make it last longer. I have been using the same tube for two years now and have gotten through four cold sores in that time. Husband and child have also used this and have gotten good results. Sometimes that cold sore is completely gone in two days....which is tolerable.

I get cold sores once or twice a year, and Abreva has made them less noticeable and has shortened their length significantly. I like the fact that it is cream based and soaks into the cold sore and stays on for a long time. As apposed to gel base which usually comes of easily. This is a good reliable product. that you can count on.