DD (2.3) and recurrent coldsores

[Helgathehairy]

DD got the herpes virus at about 18 months. It was really horrible with blisters all over the inside of her mouth. She was prescribed liquid Zovirax (which didn't do much I don't think and cost €40 for a bottle!)

She's had one or two coldsores since then but now she's had pretty much recurrent ones for 6 weeks. One will clear up just for another one to develop straight away.

Should she see the GP or is there something I could give her to help?

Yes good idea to see the GP. Avoid kissing her too much (sorry) but it can sometimes go back and forth between u and ur DD. There are stuffs like bonjela for the ulcers but u need to see gp first.

I used to suffer horribly from cold sores and have tried every remedy available and my go to cure is Blistex. It is a saviour and is mild enough for children.

What ever you do do not use Zovirax, although she is probaly too young for it anyway, I found zovirax actually made the cold sores much worse.

Good luck