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Cold sores are not curable as the virus (Herpes Simplex Virus) that they are caused by is not curable! However there are so many remedies to make them heal faster! For example:
What I use to dry out a cold sore in order for it to go quicker is Mouthwash! Just get a piece of kitchen/toilet paper (a clean piece of course) and put the paper (folded up to make it thicker) over the top of the mouthwash bottle and then turn it all over so the mouth wash pours on the paper cleanly. Then, hold the mouthwash soaked paper on the cold sore. Do NOT move it around or take it off for at least 1-2 minutes as this will spread the cold sore to other areas around the face. Repeat this process every 2-4 hours and the cold sore should dry out the cold sore well. Before going to bed hold the mouthwash on for a bit longer if wanted as its a well known fact that the body is much better at healing when your sleeping!
This method of drying the cold sore out can after removal of the paper begin to sting or you may get a throbbing sensation, although the outcome is totally worth it!
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The Herpes Simplex Virus may not be curable, but you'll be happy to know that it is usually dormant!
Oral herpes isn't curable.
no you can not get rid of herpes
There is no cure for oral herpes; but medication can be taken to control the affects.
Yes, there is NO cure for herpes. The sores wont be there all the time though. They tend to come in "outbreaks" where you will have a few sores for a few days, and then not have any sores for days/weeks.
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They do have cold sores in South America.
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Cold sores look like a blister.
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Cold sores aren't bad but they can be painful.
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Biaxin is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.
Can nystatin ointment be used for cold sores?
Nystatin is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.
What is the pathogen of cold sores?
Cold sores are not caused by organisms, they are caused by a virus called oral herpes.
