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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Laura Forsyth

Best relief for cold sores: Top treatments tried and tested

Cold sores can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience, but they’re incredibly common and usually nothing to worry about health-wise.

The small, fluid-filled blisters typically appear around the lips and mouth and often resolve themselves within a week or so - so are more of an aesthetic issue than anything. But what causes them, and how can you manage or prevent outbreaks?

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