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Picture of Cold Sores Treatment You can't cure HSV or a cold sore, but you can alleviate the pain it causes by avoiding spicy or acidic foods, applying ice, and...learn more »
Picture of Herpes Blister (Cold Sore) Cold sores (fever blisters) are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), passed on through contact with infected skin or body...learn more »
Picture of Cold Sore and Canker Sore Cold sores and canker sores aren't the same. See a picture of Cold Sore and Canker Sore and learn more about the health topic....learn more »
Picture of Cold Sore Between Nose and Mouth Can a cold sore appear somewhere other than your lip? They are not as common, but cold sores can appear anywhere on the face,...learn more »
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