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What to do if i recently found out that i had a cold sore and i was wondering how long do they last?
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Cold Sores: Cold sores usually resolve in seven to ten days when no intervention is used.
Answered 8/24/2013
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5-7 days: Usually within a week no more than 10 days. But there would be exception.
Answered 9/25/2013
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