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What would you do to get rid of a cold sore in 1 day?
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Not possible: A sore or blister will typically take a few days or a week to resolve. There are ways to alleviate the pain or speed up the process but it would be impossible to take it away in one day. There are prescription medications that can help. Laser therapy might also speed up the process and decrease the duration. See your dentist or your md for proper treatment.
Answered 1/28/2017
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