How To Hide An Unsightly Cold Sore
For many of us the cold dry weather this time of year can trigger unsightly cold sores that can crop up around our mouths and noses. Don't panic if one of these bad boys arrives at the wrong time right before a party or big night out. Concealing and healing can be done quickly and nobody needs to be the wiser. The first thing you should do if prone to this nasty business is get a hold of a prescription for Valtrex pills and cream. This way right when you feel the "tingle" you can start your meds to keep the cold sore from getting out of control and at night apply the cream for quicker healing time. If you can't get to a doctor, try an over the counter cream like Abreva.
Next is to conceal it by applying foundation blended on with a non-latex sponge all over the face first avoiding the effective area. Take a new clean sponge and apply foundation on the area by stippling the foundation on the spot and then tossing the sponge in the trash so you don't spread the cold sore. Using separate concealer can sometime highlight the badness so stick to using just foundation to hide it. Powder your face, again avoiding the affected area, then use a cotton ball to lightly dab on a slight amount of powder over the sore so the coverage will last. Don't overpowder the area, as it can look cakey if you use too much.
If the sore is on your lips, when it is time to apply lip color simply swipe some lipstick or gloss to the back of your hand and then use a Q-tip to pick up the shade and apply it to the lips tossing the used Q-tip when your done. Redirect focus to your eyes by playing them up instead and keep lips neutral and by no means point it out to people because most won't even notice.
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So true about the Valtex Rx. You need to have it on hand so that right when you feel that tell-tale "tingle," you can take it. The sooner you take it, the better it works. If you get more than one outbreak every 2 months, you should talk to your doctor about daily prophylaxis. If you are immunocompromised, you need to be on prophylaxis as well. Please remember that these are very contagious, and avoid contact (kissing, sexual) with others as well as sharing cups/glasses and cosmetics during an outbreak. As awful as these are, remember that they are temporary...and just go out there and enjoy life anyhow, head held high. Many many people suffer from them - anyone who gives you a hard time about it just isn't mature. This too shall pass! Love, Doc C.
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Some of the new Alcohol pads have a sealer in it. They are called SKINCOTE.
They seal around the cold sore and stop it from becoming bigger. I suffer from cold sores alot. This helps me and I have tried EVERYTHING!
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You have obviously never had a cold sore on the lip. There is no applying lipstick to it, neutral or not. The sore is not an even surface, but cracky, swollen and scabby. For those who are suffering- try liquid bandage. Apply it over the sore, and you will have a smooth area to work with.
Posted 8:23 AM on 04/ 1/2010