Can you put toothpaste on a cold sore?

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asked Jun 22, 2018 in Body/Skin by Watanna (260 points)
Can you put toothpaste on a cold sore?

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answered Jun 22, 2018 by Jasire (26,200 points)
Toothpaste does work for some people to get rid of the cold sore but some people have said it doesn't work.

It's worth a try though as the toothpaste is supposed to dry out the cold sore and help it heal faster.

You can also apply a cold compress to the cold sore or some baking soda paste to the cold sore.

Cooling your cold sore with some ice cubes and/or applying some Visine can also help with the redness and healing of the cold sore.

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