âI love that Iâve had the opportunity to open thousands of peopleâs eyes to the ripple effect that one person can have on another. One of the absolute best things an activist can do is train new activists, and working with Grassroots has allowed me to do that on a daily basis.
Cold sores are caused by a Herpes Virus (HSV-I not the genital variety HSV-II). Abreva is a topical medication that can help fight and speed healing of cold sores. Abreva is over the counter in the USA. Neosporin will not keep the virus from spreading but could help it from becoming secondarily infected with bacteria. Neosporin contains 3 antibiotics: Neomycin, Bacitracin and Polymyxin.
FACT: Most nonprescription treatments only treat the pain of cold sores, and provide temporary relief. AbrevaÂ® Cream is the only FDA-approved, nonprescription cold sore medicine that shortens the duration of pain and itch. Cold sores are only contagious when you can see a blister. FACT: A cold sore is contagious from the first tingle until itâs completely healed. Remember to take extra precautions to protect others from encountering the virus. The cold sore virus (HSV-1) cannot spread beyond the lip area. FACT: HSV-1 is a form of the herpes simplex virus that usually affects the lips or mouth, but can spread to the eyes or genitals. Everyone who contracts the cold sore virus will experience an outbreak.