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Want amswer how can you get rid of cold sores fast?

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Cold Sores: Cold sores are usually caused by hsv (type i or ii) but cold sores are usually cause by type i. Cold sores are contagious and recurrence can be cause by uv light, stress, hormone fluctuation, to fever and sometimes, there is no apparent cause. Go to your doctor for appropriate treatment options such as anti-viral medications.

Answered 2/1/2013

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Dr. Albert E. Klitzke answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Doctor prescription: Ask your dentist for a prescription. Doctors will have their favorite, but zovirax (acyclovir) is one that helps. It is best used when you feel the cold sore coming on. "cold sores" from the herpes simplex virus are quite common. The virus enters the body throughsmall cuts , abrasions or breaks in the skin. You can get them from having direct contact with someone carrying the virus ie. Kissing or sex.

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