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Unfortunately, cold sores aren’t the innocent infection that many people think.

Cold sores come from the herpes simplex virus, the same strand which is responsible for the damaging STD of the same name.

For this reason, understanding cold sores and how to get rid of cold sore, is vital for anyone who at whatever point in their life, finds themselves infected.

A cold sore is a small wart like infection that usually appears around the mouth. It is characterized by redness and a sore itching feeling.

The first thing you need to do is take precautions to stop yourself from scratching at the itchy sensation. This is detrimental because it promotes the spread of the virus, which can lead to it having a greater effect than it otherwise would.

Use a moisture replacing cream like pawpaw ointment and apply it to the sore whenever you feel the need to itch. That’s step 1 in cold sore treatment.

Often this will lead to a reduction in the sores severity in it’s own right, but if it doesn’t, further action needs to be taken.

You should see a doctor if the pain from your cold sore persists, as only he will be able to judge what kind of Cold Sore it is and how it should be dealt with.

After this, he will either prescribe you a medication, or recommend a specific home treatment plan.

Don’t be fooled about home treatments either… a cold sore cure CAN be found at home, and often with simple household substances, plant extracts, herbal oils, and more.

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