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Can post kidney transplant patient get cold sores?
Yes, you can still get cold sores. Luckily, they're normally no worse than if you had them pre-transplant. Just stick some Zovirax on the cold sore to treat it (Zovirax contains the antiviral Aciclovir, which is the typically used anti-viral for all herpes infections.) As Zovirax is applied topically, it should not interact with any of your other medication. This should usually stop the cold sore from developing, and aid healing, however if in doubt always see your GP/consultant.
Can Tacrolimus Topical ointment treat cold sores?
I'm afraid not - for cold sores you need an antiviral such as Zovirax. Whereas tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive, which will effectively make your coldsore worse by allowing the herpes virus to take advantage of a suppressed immune system.
What is the pathogen of cold sores?
Cold sores are not caused by organisms, they are caused by a virus called oral herpes.
What is medicine zovirac?
Zovirax (acyclovir) is an antiviral medication usually used to treat viral infections as herpes (cold sores or genital herpes) or other systemic infections.
Cold sores inside the mouth?
Sores inside the mouth are called canker sores.
What is the treatment for cold sores?
There is no cure for herpes virus infections. There are antiviral drugs available that have some effect on lessening the symptoms.Acyclovir(Zovirax) is the drug of choice.Vitamin and mineral supplements and diet may have an effect.
Can fluorouracil cream be used for cold sores?
I'm going to say it's probably not the best thing to use to treat cold sores with. It's a cream that is used to treat lesions in cancer patients. All you need for a cold sore is an over the counter cream or antiviral medication.
Would using Zovirax on a cold sore help reduce healing time?
If your cold sore has already appeared then treatment with Zovirax Cold Sore Cream can speed up the healing process.
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
What is the common name for cold sores?
Other names for a cold sore are fever blister, oral herpes, labial herpes, herpes labialis, and herpes febrilis.
What is the name of pills to take for cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus so you would need antiviral medication like valtrex or famvir. Or you can also go the natural rout and try taking lysine. There is also over the counter creams that you can apply to the cold sore regularly to help heal it.
Do you get cold sores from the wind?
You don't get cold sores from the wind.
