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What cream?

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cath73367
cath73367

I'm taking acilivor tablets but need a soothing cream as I'm in agony, what can I use and preferably other the counter so I can but it?

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  • try_hard_bob
    try_hard_bob

    Posted

    All you can do is apply any cream with acyclovir and take ibuprofen which will relieve a bit of swelling and pain. Maybe up your dose of tablets for a few days. There is no quick fix unfortunately
  • pixie1989
    pixie1989

    Posted

    There is some cream called lidocaine that you can buy over the counter it numbs the pain and you can put tea tree oil on to help dry the sores out x
  • cath73367
    cath73367

    Posted

    Is neat tea tree safe to use in that area?
  • peter67274
    peter67274

    Posted

    I agree to a point with the other responses. However, on another chat link, anna50 has recommended a cream called Viradux-AU. I have not yet used it myself but was sufficiently impressed with her her view that I have ordered some to give it a go.
  • cath73367
    cath73367

    Posted

    How can I get this cream?
  • try_hard_bob
    try_hard_bob

    Posted

    Here in Europe we have Zovirax. Just go to any chemist and ask for a cream with acyclovir in it - normally a 5% cream.

    Best to get a brand name - I find cheaper generics not as effective. You can find many online also

    I strongly advise against using anything other than this cream - like the Tea tree oil suggested - because anything like that can rupture a blister which contains the virus and can spread it and make it a lot worse

    I read online people using everything from Bleach to Lemon Juice - these are all a very bad ideas and can also cause scarring

    I do use Tea tree oil myself to dry out the occasional pimple BUT never for herpes

    For anyone with cold sores I can not stress enough how effective Virulite is !

    For all herpes I have been informed that a shingles Vaccine can be effective.

  • pixie1989
    pixie1989

    Posted

    I used neat tea tree but it was quite strong so maybe dilute it a little witch hazel is good to use aswell x
  • peter67274
    peter67274

    Posted

    For the Viradux-AU go on-line. First have a read of anna50's comments that you will find against one of the earlier chats on this subject.

  • cath73367
    cath73367

    Posted

    Can I get this cream from a UK website as I postage is too dear from the USA, Any ideas pls guys? X
  • try_hard_bob
    try_hard_bob

    Posted

    It is really easy just to go to a chemist and get it there. All chemists will have Zovirax or similar
  • fiona53249
    fiona53249

    Posted

    im going through my first out break and somthing that has helped me pretty much heal up without scabs in putting yoghurt on the blisters, it works amazing and soothes quickly
  • cath73367
    cath73367

    Posted

    I've looked into Zovirax but it sas not to be used on the genitals?? So I've never used it. I'm assuming otherwise natural yogurt can be used?
  • fiona53249
    fiona53249

    Posted

    i used natural bio yogurt , it really helps x
  • cath73367
    cath73367

    Posted

    Thank you, any other tips? Xx
  • fiona53249
    fiona53249

    Posted

    the yogurt was all i really needed, people say wear loose clothing but this irritated and hurt my blisters, so i wore cotton pants that arent going to ride up at all helps, and if you have to be up and about, tight jeans so they don't move helped me . If your lucky enough to not have to be up and about , pj's on, loads of yogurt and a wee film xx
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