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Does sleeping properly for 8 hours a day and eating properly can remove(treat) cold sores?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Yes: Cold sores breaks out when a person is stressed and sleep deprived. College student cramming several nights for final exam is a good example!

Answered 8/28/2015

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