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What Are Cold Sores, and How Can You Get Rid of Them? Causes, Treatments, and Pictures

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Are Cold Sores Contagious? Yes, Here’s What You Should Know (With Pictures)

Written By Christine Giordano, MD
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Red Light Therapy for Cold Sores: Does It Actually Work?

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MD
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Cold Sore Medicines: A Guide to Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Prescription Treatments

Written By Alexa Mader, PharmD
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What Does a Cold Sore Look Like? (With Pictures)

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBA
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Lysine vs. Abreva: 5 Things to Know About These 2 Cold Sore Creams

Written By Daphne Berryhill, RPh
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Lysine for Cold Sores: Does It Actually Work?

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MD
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8 Things to Know About Famciclovir (Famvir) vs. Valacyclovir (Valtrex) for Treating Cold Sores

Written By Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP
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What Does a Cold Sore Feel Like? 3 Women Share Their Experiences

Written By Sara Watson