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2. 1-Docosanol - Wikipedia

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   In July 2000, docosanol was approved for medical use in the United States as an antiviral agent for reducing the duration of cold sores. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 7 ] It is an over-the-counter medication (OTC). It is sold under the brand name Abreva among others.

3. Cold sore - Wikipedia

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   A cold sore [a] is a type of herpes infection caused by the herpes simplex virus that affects primarily the lip. [1] Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores. [1] The first attack may also be accompanied by fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes.

4. A Breakthrough in Gene Editing Offers Hope for a Cure for ...

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   COLD SORES HAVE a way of appearing at the worst possible moments, like right before a big work presentation or a family photoshoot. That watery, tingly blister on your lip is a cruel reminder that ...

5. What Is the Difference Between a Fever Blister and a Cold Sore?

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   Antiviral creams, including over-the-counter Abreva (docosanol cream), are typically the first line of defense when you develop a cold sore on your lip, he says. These creams may heal your cold ...

6. Herpes - Wikipedia

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   Oral herpes involves the face or mouth. It may result in small blisters in groups, often called cold sores or fever blisters, or may just cause a sore throat. [2] [6] Genital herpes involves the genitalia. It may have minimal symptoms or form blisters that break open and result in small ulcers. [1] These typically heal over two to four weeks. [1]

7. Is Alzheimer's linked to the cold-sore-causing herpes virus?

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   The virus causing cold sores may also be linked to Alzheimer’s risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: alvaro gonzalez/Getty Images. This article originally appeared on Medical News Today