Cold Sore Treatments: Do They Actually Work?

There are a lot of people who think, incorrectly, that cold sore treatments don’t really work. It has been shown in studies, however, that as long as you begin treatment at the first sign of tingling, before there is any sign of the sore itself, and provided you have chosen the right treatment, then it is possible to help the cold sore to heal faster.

Recent English research has suggested that people who suffer frequent outbreaks of cold sores are usually low in vitamin B12. Given a 250mcg dosage of B12, these people experienced a marked improvement in the frequency of outbreaks and the duration of the sores. Therefore B12 supplements are worth a try if you need a remedy for your cold sore problem.