What is the prognosis for cold sores?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

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What is the prognosis for canker sores?

There is no cure for canker sores. They do not get larger or occur more frequently with age.

Can you use bactroban for cold sores?

Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.

Are cold sores airborne?

Cold sores aren't airborne.

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.

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.

Are cold sores bad?

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

Do they have cold sores in South America?

They do have cold sores in South America.

What is the appearance of cold sores?

Cold sores look like a blister.

Can you get cold sores from hsv-2?

You can get cold sores from hsv-2.

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.

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.