Whats the best way to destroy a cold sore?

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The cold sore is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. It is a latent virus that comes out during times of stress or immune system compromisation. OVer 80% of the US population has the virus.

The best treatment is an over the counter medication, if sever, then see your doctor about it and get a prescription. Do NOT pick, poke or pinch the cold sore, this will only make it hurt worse or possibly spread it. ALWAYS wash your hands after touching it. While the sore is present and visible, avoid kissing and giving oral sex, this will cause the virus to be transmitted to teh other person.

Hope this helps/

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I like the word destroy. Especially for this question. They have some creams at pharmacies.

you can buy those creams and gels but face it...cold sores come from a virus so theyre with you for life, buddy....and guess what?? cold sores are a form of the herpes virus! no joke.

aftershave!!!!!! It stings like hell but dries it up great and you smell lovely!!!!

I had 3 cold sores 2 weeks ago and i used zovirax from boots and they went within 2 days.

hot compress or oral gel is good

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