A cold sore is red sore that grows usually above or below the lips. It is usually acquired by bacteria and germs accumulating in this area of the face. One of the main ways to get rid of these cold sores which seem to hang around for days is to go to your local pharmacy. Here at the pharmacy, there is an abundance of medications that you can rub on the cold sore. This will speed up the healing in the cold sore.
Another way is to be cautious of what gets near the cold sore. Using this method requires the person to eat healthier foods that will not come in contact with the cold sore. There are some home remedies you can use too including vanilla extract and sea salt.
