Abreva Cold Sore, Fever Blister Treatment

Abreva Cold Sore, Fever Blister Treatment
Healing cream for treating cold sores and fever blisters on face or lips
Shortens duration of tingling, pain, burning, and itching symptoms
Apply to affected area at first sign of cold; early treatment delivers best results
Appropriate for adults and children 12 years or older
Do not use in or near eyes or directly inside mouth
Important Information
Safety Warning
For external use only. Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product. When using this product apply only to affected areas; do not use in or near the eyes; avoid applying directly inside your mouth; do not share this product with anyone. This may spread infection. Stop use and ask a doctor if your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Indications
Treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips. Shortens healing time and duration of symptoms. Tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient
Directions
Adults and Children 12 Years or Over: Wash hands before and after applying cream. Apply to affected area on face or lips at the first sign of cold sore/fever blister (tingle). Early treatment ensures the best results. Rub in gently but completely. Use 5 times a day until healed. Children Under 12 Years: Ask a doctor. Store at 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). Do not freeze.
Product Description
Abreva is the only non-prescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA.
What is Abreva?
Abreva is the only non-prescription cold sore medicine FDA approved to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms. That’s why it’s the number one Pharmacist recommended cold sore medication.
While other products just soothe, Abreva goes deep in the skin to help heal cold sores from the inside out…Fast! Abreva is available in two formats; a convenient tube to keep Abreva ever-ready at home, and now a new easy-to-use pump for a clean and easy application on the go.

When Should I Use Abreva?
Start applying Abreva the moment you feel a cold sore coming on, when you feel that tingle, itch and/or burning sensation. If you miss the tingle stage, start using Abreva as soon as you can, and apply it five times a day until your cold sore is healed.

How Does Abreva Work?
Abreva contains 10 percent Docosanol, a unique patented active ingredient that helps protect healthy cells from the cold sore virus. As Abreva helps the healthy cells defend the cold sore virus, the virus has a difficult time infecting more and more cells. This means cold sores heal faster and symptoms don’t last as long.
Why Use Abreva?
Other cold sore treatments only relieve symptoms, so they can’t match the healing power of Abreva. Just check out the interactive demo to see the Abreva difference.
Plus, Abreva offers a Money-Back Guaranteee. If you aren’t completely satisfied for any reason, save your receipt and remaining product, and call 1-877-709-3539 to receive a full refund.

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Abreva Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment review

Abreva Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment review
Works. Better, cheaper alternatives available
Abreva helped me on several occasions. I think it is a good product. It does not work as well on my wife. Since my wife has more frequent (and severe) outbreaks than I do, we have done quite a bit of product testing. Here is what we found:
First, sun exposure is her #1 trigger for an outbreak. Lip balm with SPF 15 has SIGNIFICANTLY reduced the number of outbreaks. Chapped lips also trigger an outbreak, so a quality lip balm (other than Carmex) again works well.
Second, there is a product called Viroxyn that works better than Abreva. The active ingredient is .13% benzalkonium chloride. The same active ingredient is also found in Bactine. Viroxyn is $10 per dose, and generic versions of Bactine are very inexpensive. Both my wife and I have used Bactine for our last couple of outbreaks, and we believe we have found the next-best thing to a cure. If you have success with Abreva, then you know that catching the cold sore early in its development is key. Same goes for our Bactine treatment. At first tingle, we saturate a q-tip with Bactine and rub the spot firmly for about 2 minutes. Repeat 4-6 times the first day. We find that the growth stops quickly, and the remaining (tiny) sore heals in a couple of days. If we catch it fast enough, it doesn’t even scab over. I am not a doctor, and I am not qualified to give medical advice. I am sharing my personal experience in hopes that you can also find a way to reduce the pain and embarrasment from cold sores. Always follow label instructions for OTC medications.
Finally! Something that beats voodoo medicine
Psst! Let me tell you a secret. I’ve been plagued with cold sores for perhaps forty years. I’ve never kept a detailed record, but it seems one has appeared on a semi-periodic basis every three to six months or so. (When I lived in the South – Mississippi, actually – for 15 months, I was curiously unafflicted for the entire time. Perhaps it was the diet of spinach greens, grits, fried chicken and Moon Pies.) I’ve tried everything. Applying hot poultices of puréed whale blubber and the rattles from two-headed rattlesnakes. Dancing naked under a full moon belting out the theme song to “Green Acres”. Consulting shifty-eyed herbalists in refuse-strewn back alleys from Cairo to Lhassa. Sacrificing virgins. But, nothing has had the slightest therapeutic effect – until ABREVA.

After forking over Big Bucks the first time for a teensy-weensy tube, it was a shattering self-revelation to consider how desperate I’d become. But, outside of that rip-roaring good time I once enjoyed in that flyblown Tripoli hotel room, it’s the best money I’ve ever spent.
The key to using ABREVA is to get it on the site of the embryonic blemish as soon as you can, and ideally when you first feel that special tingle that screams, “You’d be better off with leprosy!” Without even excusing yourself to visit the loo, apply it during that power business lunch if you have to. In my experience over the last year and a half, the ointment stops cold the development of the blister. It’s effective stuff.
Now, I realize that my endorsement here is purely anecdotal and not based on any scientific study I’ve done on a pork-barrel government grant. But, hey, what have you got to lose? Especially if you’re discovering, as I did, that two-headed rattlesnakes are becoming easier to find than virgins, and those Third World back alleys are being bulldozed for McDonald’s franchises.

Best thing around for cold sores
I have to agree with the other praise provided so far about Abreva. Unfortunately, I’ve NEVER been able to “catch it in time” to have it disappear, but I can definitely attest to it’s shortening of time spent suffering through them. I too was a, less than thrilled w/ the results, Zovirax user. This far beats out Zovirax for ease of pain and other symptoms, as well as the much mentioned shortening of outbreak time. That said, price really isn’t a factor, this is the only product out there that can boast these effects and there is usually a coupon in the package to save you a few bucks the next time around. Also, their website, www.abreva.com also usually has printable coupons.Enjoy!
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Braun Series 7 790cc Pulsonic Shaver System

Braun Series 7 790cc Pulsonic Shaver System

 Innovative pulsonic technology. 10,000 micro vibrations help capture more hair
3 personalization modes for a more individual shave.
Fully flexible shaving system for maximum facial adaptability.
Activelift captures flat-lying hair in problem areas for a smooth and precise shave.
Optifoil – for the closest braun shave ever.Product Description Braun Series 7 – 790cc
The most advanced shaver in the Braun Series 7 collection, the 790cc has been engineered to deliver nothing less than the ultimate grooming experience. This electric shaver includes revolutionary Pulsonic Technology that uses more than 10,000 micro vibrations to help capture more hair in every stroke. In addition, three Personalization Modes and a powerful linear motor produce a thorough and comfortable shave. Then, for added convenience after the shave, the advanced Clean & Renew System automatically cleans, charges, lubricates, and dries your shaver at the touch of a button.
By : Comdet
This review is from: Braun Series 7- 790cc Pulsonic Shaver System, Silver (Health and Beauty)
I’ve accumulated quite a few electric razors over the years, with the three most recent being the new models from Norelco, Braun and Panasonic. So, thought I’d do a comparison to perhaps help those who are debating between these high-end models.
But first let’s get a basic question out of the way: do you have to spend this much to get a good shave from an electric shaver? Absolutely not. Lower-end models such as the Braun Series 5, the 7000 and 8000 Norelco series and the Panasonic ArcIV are great shavers. What you get for the extra money is a slight improvement in the shave, a bit better design, and a few somewhat useful bells and whistles.
Build quality – all are very nicely put together. The Braun feels the most substantial; the 3D feels the most “plasticy.”
Sound – the 3D runs very quietly; the Braun and Panasonic are far more “buzzy” but not too loud.
Overall feel – for me, the Braun feels the most comfortable to hold. Easy to grip even if your hands are wet. The Panasonic is a close second. The 3D feels the most awkward. Not horrible, but not all that comfortable either.

Dry shave: closeness – this is a tough call, with the Braun and the Panasonic both providing very close shaves. The 3D does a pretty good job, but my face does not feel as smooth as with the others.
Dry shave: speed – the 3D is the clear winner here. Just mows through my beard, with a total shave time of less than 3 min. The Panasonic takes about 4 min for a good shave; the Braun clocks in at about 5 min.
Dry shave: neck – this is the most difficult area for most shavers, and all of these models left a few errant hairs here and there. The 3D did the best but it comes at the expense of some irritation (see the next note). The Braun and Panasonic are about equal.
Dry shave: comfort – Braun is the winner for me, followed by the Panasonic. Zero redness even in the more sensitive spots (jaw line and neck). The 3D left me with some red spots on my neck. Nothing severe, but it is clearly a notch below the others on the comfort meter.
Wet shave – this is limited to just the Panasonic and the 3D. I’m not a big fan of wet shaving, but both of these do a very good job. The Panny works best with a very thin layer of gel-type cream; the 3D works best with a heavier lather (I got good results with Edge). Both provided close shaves, with the Panny a bit more gentle than the 3D. But, the 3D did a better job on the neck and jaw line.
**Update: Just tried the new Remington Alphagel shaving cream and that works very well with both the Panny and the Norelco. The scent is a bit heavy (menthol) but the no-foam consistency is a perfect match for a wet electric shave. Much better than any other shave cream I’ve tried. I reviewed the Alphagel if you want more info.
Maneuverability – this is where the Braun really shines for me. I have a mustache, and edging it with the Braun is a piece of cake. The 3D takes some practice, but it can do a decent job. Worst by far was the Panasonic – the huge head makes it very hard to create a clean edge around the `stash.
Auto cleaning – I love the cleaning station from Braun. Works well, cleans well, and the razor comes out lemony-fresh. The Panasonic cleaning station is OK, but is louder, takes longer, and the water-based cleaning solution is not as effective. I can’t comment on the 3D station since the model I bought didn’t come with it.
Manual cleaning – both the Panasonic and 3D are very easy to clean manually. They actually don’t need the auto cleaning station (although it is handy for storage for the Panny). The cutters are removable from the 3D (unlike the Arcitec models) for extra cleaning every so often. The Braun can be cleaned with water, but it’s hard to get it very clean since the cutter block is a single unit.
Lots more that I could say about these razors, but this review is already way too long. If I had to pick just one, I’d go with the Braun. While not perfect, it excels in several areas and feels the best. It also offers three settings (gentle, normal and intensive) that vary the speed of the cutters, a feature the other two lack. I find that very helpful. Plus, replacement heads are easily available and often discounted (as are the cleaning cartridges). But, the 3D and the Panasonic are also very good shavers and will get the job done. If you are willing to spend the money, any one of these would be a good choice.
Note: I have the Braun 790cc-4 since I was able to get it at a fantastic price (on another site – sorry Amazon!) on Black Friday. But, under normal pricing situations, the 760 is cheaper and a better value. They work the same, with the differences limited to color of the razor, type of read-out on the handle, and the fact that the 760 lacks the “quick clean” feature in the cleaning station. None of these are really significant, so if you go with the Braun, pick the one that is cheaper.
But, you have to learn how to use an electric razor properly to get a good shave. Some quick tips:
1) Don’t press hard – use an easy touch. If the heads are getting warm or hot, you’re pressing too hard.
2) Shave against the grain when using a foil; shave in circular motions when using a rotary.
3) Stretch your skin taut when shaving your neck
4) Wait at least an hour after getting up before shaving (everyone’s face gets a bit puffy when sleeping).
Happy shaving!
>>Update June 2012: Thought I’d post an update after 1.5 years of use. No complaints at all – works as good as the day I bought it. I’m also pleased to report that I have not yet had to replace the foil. Although I have several shavers, this remains my favorite, and I have yet to find another shaver that provides the same blend of solid build quality, ease of use, and outstanding shaving performance. It’s still a 5-star razor in my book.

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