How to Prevent a Cold Sore

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Kicking Cold Sores 101 More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Yuri Bilyk | permalink
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There's nothing more annoying than getting a cold sore. Here's what causes them and how to prevent them.

For further reading: http://www.prevention.com/health/health-concerns/how-treat-and-prevent-cold-sores ^[1]

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Cold Sores-Topic Overview More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Snowballbunny | permalink
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Cold sores, sometimes called fever blisters, are clusters of small blisters on the lip and outer edge of the mouth.
Tags: acyclovir, famciclovir, Fever blisters, Genital herpes, Herpes, herpes labialis, Herpes Simplex, Herpes Simplex 1, Herpes Simplex 1 Virus, Herpes Simplex 2, herpes simplex type 2, herpes simplex type I infection, herpes simplex type I virus, herpes simple

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/cold-sores-topic-overview ^[2]

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16 Ways to Prevent & Get Rid of Cold Sores | Everyday Roots More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Laura Marchesi | permalink
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A cold sore is not welcome on your face, or anywhere else, for that matter. Not only are they cosmetically unappealing, they can be downright painful. Let’s get over the fact they’re caused by the herpes virus. We all know it, and that aspect gets far too much attention. Defining cold sores...

For further reading: http://everydayroots.com/cold-sore-remedies ^[3]

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Cold Sores Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Cold Sore Prevention - eMedicineHealth More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by U Bdiawlke | permalink
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Read about cold sores, which are caused by a viral infection that attacks the skin and nervous system. They're small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on the lips, mouth or nose.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cold_sores/page8_em.htm ^[4]

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How to Keep a Cold Sore at Bay More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by soupignorant | permalink
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Cold sores are common and contagious, but that doesn't mean you have to walk around with cold sore lips. Learn about cold sore remedies that can help.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-and-beauty/skin-conditions/coping-with-cold-sores.aspx ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 3 month(s) ago

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1. http://www.prevention.com/health/health-concerns/how-treat-and-prevent-cold-sores

2. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/cold-sores-topic-overview

3. http://everydayroots.com/cold-sore-remedies

4. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cold_sores/page8_em.htm

5. http://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-and-beauty/skin-conditions/coping-with-cold-sores.aspx