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How to Get Rid of a Cold Sore Fast

Helpful things to know when you want to get rid of a cold sore

Patience may be a virtue but that’s little comfort when you want to get rid of a cold sore fast. Just because there isn’t a cure for cold sores, doesn’t mean you have to suffer patiently until it clears up on its own.

Here are 5 ways to help you cope with a cold sore and make it disappear quicker

Show your lips some love

Remember, when you have a cold sore you’re likely to come across many myths and home remedies that claim to help treat a cold sore. Prescription medicine and Abreva® Cream are the only medications that are FDA approved to shorten healing time.

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