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You can try warm salt water or take a wet tea bag and hold it against the sore several times a day. You can buy Abreva over the counter which may help relieve symptoms. Visit your doctor if you have a large breakout since there are antiviral medicines available if you catch it early.

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By applying a topical anti-viral cream to it (available by prescription only).

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There are many over the counter medicines for cold sores, but also time should heal it.

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