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How can i treat a coldsore quickly?
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Antiviral: Topical medications like abreva and denavir (penciclovir) may shorten the duration of an active cold sore outbreak somewhat, but through different mechanisms. Abreva has an advantage in that it is available without a prescription. Antivirals such as acyclovir or valcyclovir orally are more effective.
Answered 7/28/2014
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