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Treat and Prevent Cold Sores

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Cold Sores: An Overview

Explore how the herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes cold sores. Learn more about risk factors, symptoms, treatments, and how to prevent cold sores.

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Know Your Symptoms

Explore the signs and symptoms of cold sores. Find out when you should call your doctor about your cold sore.

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Treatment Options

Find out how cold sores are diagnosed and treated. Get tips to heal your cold sore faster with home remedies and over-the-counter treatments.

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Tips for Prevention

Learn about the basics of cold sores, how they're treated, and what you can do to prevent them. Find out how to stop the spread of the virus that causes cold sores, too.

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Caring for Cold Sores at Home

Learn how to get rid of cold sores and get treatments to ease the sting with medicines. Explore how to prevent the spread of cold sores.

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Remedies to Consider

Find out how antiviral medicine and lip balm can heal your cold sores. Learn when you should call your doctor about your cold sore.

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