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I get cold sores a lot. how can i prevent them? and how do you get rid of them fast?
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Cold sores: If you get cold sores frequently such as once a month, the best thing to do is to get a prescription for an anti viral medication such as fam cyclovir or valacyclovir.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Recurrent cold sores: Recurrence cold sores may represent herpes simplex. After a culture of an active cold sore as well as possible blood tests, antiviral medication may help your problem quickly. If you are positive for herpes simplex, the condition is permanent. Sometimes daily medication is needed to prevent recurrence. Sometimes recurrences are treated on an individual episode basis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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