Cold sore: Cold sores, also called fever blisters or herpes simplex type 1, are groups of painful, fluid-filled blisters. If your cold sore is especially painful or irritating, your doctor may prescribe an anesthetic gel to alleviate pain or an antiviral oral medication to speed healing or prevent recurrence
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