Cold sores how to get rid of them
Cold sores are herpes simplex blisters that usually heal on their own; early antiviral treatment can shorten an episode for some patients.
What is the direct answer?
Cold sores are herpes simplex blisters that usually heal on their own; early antiviral treatment can shorten an episode for some patients.
What should you ask the dentist?
Can toothpaste remove a cold sore? No. Toothpaste can irritate the skin and does not eliminate the virus.
How can I tell it from a canker sore? Cold sores commonly affect the lip border and begin as grouped blisters, while canker sores usually occur on inner movable mouth lining and are not contagious.
Frequently asked questions
Can toothpaste remove a cold sore?
No. Toothpaste can irritate the skin and does not eliminate the virus.
How can I tell it from a canker sore?
Cold sores commonly affect the lip border and begin as grouped blisters, while canker sores usually occur on inner movable mouth lining and are not contagious.