If you use it at the right time in the healing process, Carmex Classic may help to reduce discomfort and moisturize your cold sore scab. It's important to refrain from using a moisturizer like Carmex Classic during the first four stages of the cold sore process, before the blister bursts and scabs over.

Carmex cold sore treatment features Moisture Shield to help soothe and protect. Apply this cold sore treatment three to four times per day for temporary relief of your cold sore symptoms. For treatment of symptoms associated with cold sores. Product does not treat viral infections.

You can even apply it around your nose area to keep it moisturized when you have a cold. You've heard of using petroleum jelly on your brows as a substitute for gel. But as it turns out, you can also use Carmex lip balm to help tame those unruly arches.

It is often used in lip balms as it acts as mild anesthetics to soothe irritated lips and give a cool tingle. In addition, this natural wax is great for healing skin irritations due to its antifungal and antibacterial properties.

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• Herpecin-L Cold Sore Relief, Lip Balm Stick, SPF 30 & Lysine (0.1 oz )
• Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Sticks (0.15 oz )
• Blistex Medicated Lip Balm Stick SPF 15 Mint (0.15 oz )
• Aquaphor Lip Repair (0.35 oz )
• Blistex Deep Renewal Anti-Aging Lip Balm (0.13 oz )

Factors thought to trigger outbreaks of cold sores include: having another infection, such as a respiratory tract infection. having a high temperature (fever) emotional upset or psychological stress.

As we've covered before, petroleum is actually an occlusive ingredient and seals in moisture. Dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi says, “[Petroleum] doesn't 'pull' water anywhere,” and Dr. Bowe says that petroleum and mineral oil are actually two of the best, most soothing moisturizing ingredients in Carmex.

Overall, dermatologists agree that Carmex and other lip balms that contain these ingredients aren't killing you. Dr. Tanzi's verdict: “It's safe to use, but not my favorite.” “It's not all evil and helps a million people.

Serious side effects of Carmex Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

The most commonly prescribed antifungal creams for angular cheilitis include:

• Nystatin ointment.
• Ketoconazole 2% cream.
• Miconazole 2% cream.
• Clotrimazole 1% cream.

You're best to let it dry out to the point where it is no longer painful, and then begin applying cream or lip balm to minimize splitting. As the cold sore resolves itself, keep your lips moist to prevent bleeding, which also aids in the healing at this stage.