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1. >Treatments for Cold Sores

Cold sores are very common (as much as 67 percent of the world?s population under age 50 has been exposed to the cold sore virus) and are caused by the HSV (herpes simplex virus) type one. Cold sores can be very painful and very uncomfortable. There is no cure for cold sores, but some top treatments have been approved by the FDA to shorten the healing time. Other treatments have been approved by the FDA to shorten symptom duration and speed healing. Still other treatments help protect healthy cells from the virus. Temporary relief from pain and itching can be obtained from other ...