Posted by Phil Rubin on May 07, 2001 at 22:10:13:
In Reply to: Cold sores + tuba = "Is that blood??" posted by Mangled Lips on May 07, 2001 at 19:38:31:
Cold sores are acidic, so if you take a base (i.e. Mylanta or something similar) and swish it around in your mouth (don't swallow it :) ) it should neutralize the sore. Once the acid is gone, it heals pretty quick. Your mileage my vary, but it works great for me.
Phil