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I started to notice fever blisters recently and i read it was a herpes 1 stimlax or some sort. am i going to get them again? how do i treat it fast?

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Time will heal: It is true that this is caused by herpes simplex virus. Treatment is largely for comfort, and a product like orabase can be used, which uses a covering with a topical anesthetic. Anti-viral medications are very seldom used for "cold sores". It is a virus which resides in the nerve trunks of the facial nerves, and will recur. Good luck... 7-10 days...

Answered 7/30/2014

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