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How long do cold sores normally last?
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8 to 12 days: Cold sores will usually last 8 to 12 days without treatment. With treatment they may last a week. Denavir, (penciclovir) zovirax and abreva are medications used to treat this condition.
Answered 10/4/2016
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5-7 days at least: Maybe much longer depending on the severity and your particular healing rate. See a dentist with a soft tissue laser which (without actually touching the sore) can speed healing and reduce severity.
Answered 4/3/2019
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7-10 days: You can shorten this time by taking an anti- viral med such as valtrex (valacyclovir).
Answered 2/6/2019
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