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Can cold sores be treated

Updated: 9/23/2023

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How can cold sores be treated?

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How are cold sores treated in alternative medicine?

There is no cure for cold sores but many alternative treatments can reduce outbreaks and shorten healing time.

Can you use bactroban for cold sores?

Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.

Do you get cold sores from the wind?

You don't get cold sores from the wind.

Are cold sores contagoues?

Cold sores are very contagious.

Are cold sores airborne?

Cold sores aren't airborne.

Does polysporin work on cold sores?

Cold sores are caused by a virus, and polysporin is not active against viruses, so it won't work for cold sores.

Do they have cold sores in South America?

They do have cold sores in South America.

Are cold sores bad?

Cold sores aren't bad but they can be painful.

Can you get cold sores from hsv-2?

You can get cold sores from hsv-2.

What is the appearance of cold sores?

Cold sores look like a blister.

Can biaxsig be used for treatment of cold sores?

Biaxin is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.