Daily Recommendation: Abreva

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May 29/30: Abreva

I rarely get cold sores, but when I do, it is one of the ugliest things to visually see and physically feel. I used to do household remedies like treating it with toothpaste overnight, to dry. Not the most effective tool but desperate times call for desperate measure. That is until I discovered Abreva, thanks to a doctor friend of mine. Abreva has been around for ages, so it’s certainly not a new discovery. Having said that, a lot of people I know don’t use Abreva when they have a cold sore. So, I thought I would bring some light to it. 

Cold sores are caused by HSV-1, something usually contracted in early childhood. However, it stays dormant until it is triggered by one of the following*, at which point it kicks into its second phase and becomes active, causing the blister around the lip/mouth. 

• Fatigue
• Cold weather
• Stress
• Hormonal changes
• Excessive sunlight
• Lip or mouth injury 
• Weakened immune system

I’ve been dealing with a combination of high level of stress  and an even higher level of fatigue, which is probably what caused my outbreak. Typically, a cold sore can last anywhere from 8-10 days. I was on day 3 when it occurred to me that I should use Abreva. Upon overnight application, the blister had visibly reduced by 90%. I only wish I had used it at the first tingles.

Can you imagine walking around with a cold sore on your lip/mouth for over a week? How crippling, not to mention embarrassing! I’ve had Abreva effectively reduce my cold sore in to 2 days when I’ve used it right away. THAT is like a little miracle to me. It’s incredibly effective and it is so FAST! If you’ve struggled with cold sores, and haven’t tried Abreva, go here for a $1.50 off coupon and head over to your nearest drug store to give it a try. 

Don’t let a cold sore ruin your week. Happy Abreva-ing! 

*source: Abreva.com