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I got a nasty cold sore

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Sniper82

Lifer
I use to get them about once a year but haven't had one in like 3 years untill a couple days ago. I use to pop them once they full developed and cleaned them well. But I didn't know they was contagious untill recently and now I don't wanna pop it or even touch it.

It itches but I can tolerate it. But its starting to look nasty I think. I don't know what they are suppose to look like without popping them. Mine looks yellowish with a little white(could be dead skin) and crusty looking. This normal? Should I pop it? Or will it clear up on its own?

Its been about 3-4 days since I got it(from the time I noticed it).
 
It's already developed so a good portion of the OTC stuff is pointless for you. Keep Carmex on it to prevent your lip from splitting and you've got to ride it out for about a week.
 
i usually use this 'campho phenique' (sp) cream. seems to work well. i also used abreva but it was expensive and didn't seem to have made it heal faster.
 
Originally posted by: zaku
i usually use this 'campho phenique' (sp) cream. seems to work well. i also used abreva but it was expensive and didn't seem to have made it heal faster.
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Abreva does seem to work you just have to start applying it when you first feel the tingle of it coming on.
 
Prodrome stage - Before a blister appears, one usually feels a tingling, itching or burning sensation beneath the skin, usually around the mouth or the base of the nose. This is the best time to start treatment.

Ulcer stage ? This is when the blister opens up revealing a reddish area. One is most contagious and in the most pain. Usually lasts 3 or 4 days.

Crusting stage ? The blisters dry up and a crust forms which is yellow or brown in color. Do not pick at this crust. Usually lasts 1 or 2 days.

Healing stage ? A series scabs will form over the sore, each smaller than the previous one until the cold sore is completely healed. Usually takes 5 days to heal fully.
 
I knew what it was but was just wondering should I pop and clean it since it has a nasty yellowish/crusty look to it. How do I know if its infected?
 
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