What Are the Treatments for Cold Sores & Canker Sores?

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Cold Sore Treatments More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Pamela Ruebusch | permalink
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Learn more from WebMD about the treatment of cold sores and how to minimize recurrences.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-cold-sores-treatment ^[1]

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Cold Sores-Treatment Overview More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Alan Jepsen | permalink
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There is no cure for cold sores, nor is there a cure for the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that causes them. Most cold sores will go away on their own.
Tags: acyclovir, Ascorbic Acid, disease treatment overview, Lemon balm, Lysine, Vitamin C, zinc oxide ointment, cold sores

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

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16 Ways to Prevent & Get Rid of Cold Sores | Everyday Roots More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Caryn de Silva | 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 - Medical Treatment - eMedicineHealth More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Meghan Juhl | 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/page6_em.htm ^[4]

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10 Home Remedies for Cold Sores - HowStuffWorks More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Christoph Bru 00fctzel | permalink
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Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are painful and unattractive. Discover what causes cold sores, and the home remedies that can treat them.
Tags: home remedies for cold sores, cold sore home remedies, fever blisters, herpes simplex virus, canker sore

For further reading: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-cold-sores.htm ^[5]

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Cold Sore Treatment|Walgreens More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Alison Ekizian | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.walgreens.com/q/cold-sore-treatment ^[6]

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5 Cold Sore Treatment Tips That Will Help You Save Face More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Leland Phillips | permalink
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Second only to gigantic zits, cold sores rank high on our list of embarrassing skincare issues. The small blisters, which appear on the lip or around the mouth, are usually caused by herpes simplex vi
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For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/02/cold-sore-treatment-tips_n_3195566.html ^[7]

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References & Citations

1. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-cold-sores-treatment

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

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

4. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cold_sores/page6_em.htm

5. http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-cold-sores.htm

6. http://www.walgreens.com/q/cold-sore-treatment

7. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/02/cold-sore-treatment-tips_n_3195566.html