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How Can Cold Sores Be Treated?

Hi! I have a cold and obviously my nose gets very dry and sore when I do so it s hurts but I now have a weird bubbly thing happening to the skin around my nostril and inside. Id that makes sense. Kind of looks like the start of a cold sore Is this normal and how do I get rid of it?
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Hi, Yes it is a cold sore caused due to herpes simplex virus usually followed by flu or cold may also occur due to stress or sunlight. It will heal itself within 10 days, avoid frequent touching or bursting the lesions as it may leave a scar. Apply sunscreen before leaving for outdoors. You can also apply antiviral creams containing acyclovir or penciclovir to speed up the recovery.
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How Can Cold Sores Be Treated?

Hi, Yes it is a cold sore caused due to herpes simplex virus usually followed by flu or cold may also occur due to stress or sunlight. It will heal itself within 10 days, avoid frequent touching or bursting the lesions as it may leave a scar. Apply sunscreen before leaving for outdoors. You can also apply antiviral creams containing acyclovir or penciclovir to speed up the recovery. Thank you for referring to this forum, Regards.