After you discover that you have the cold sore symptoms, use acyclovir (like the Zovirax cold sore cream) immediately. In the first 5 days, apply it for 5 times each day. This can help you contain the outbreak.

Use a cloth with ice in it as a cold compress over the cold sore. You might be surprised, but this treatment for cold sore can help with itch relief and pain.

Wash your hands regularly to keep them clean. After you use the medication on your cold sores, wash your hands.

Use Sage and Tea Tree Oil which are antiseptics and look for medical advice before you use this kind of treatment. If you need, use paracetamol and aspirin as painkillers.

You can also use medication that contains benzocaine or other anesthetic agents, to help with your pain.

The best treatment that can be used to treat cold sores is Cold Sore Freedom in 3 days.