Cold sore episodes can be caused by stress, fever, fatigue and exposure to sunlight. A number of fever blister treatments are taken in pill form but Abreva is taken as a topical jell.

Abreva works quite quickly to get rid of fever blisters. It is one of the few products on the market that actually works on fever blisters. Since there is no permanent cure for fever blisters, Abreva at least shortens the healing time of fever blisters. It works by blocking the virus that causes cold sores from entering the skin.

Abreva is costs roughly $20 a bottle, but it's worth every single penny. It can be bought over the counter or ordered online should speed up the healing of fever blisters by preventing the virus from spreading into healthy cells. The active ingredient is Docosanol, a white cream that dries clear once applied to the skin. Abreva was the first non-prescription drug available used in the treatment of fever blisters. It does not cure, and it can not prevent future outbreaks, it does shorten the healing time and duration of an outbreak once it starts.

Docosonal (the active ingredient) works by making the healthy cells surrounding the fever blister impenetrable by the Herpes Simplex 1 virus. Thus the virus can not infect new cells and runs out of steam very quickly. Abreva is the best of the medicated lip remedies out there. If you are prone to fever blisters and have tried everything, then Abreva may work well for you. It is not miracle cream and will not eradicate any sores, but it will block the entry of the virus into surrounding cells thereby diminishing the virus's spread and stopping it from further infection. Your fever blister then dies a quick death.

The packaging is easy to use. Its comes in a new pump and original tube, which can fit in your briefcase, pocket, or even purse. You use it five times a day until all sores are healed. It must only be applied on infected areas where there are cold sores and blisters. To avoid the transfer of the virus, it is best that you wash your hands before and after application. Never share the pump or tube with anyone else.

Once again, Abreva is not a cure, nor does it prevent an outbreak, but it is one of the most effective treatments once an outbreak does occur and is highly recommended for use as it is one of the fastest working treatments on the market.