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It starts with an itchy, tingly or burning feeling… and then the dreaded cold sore arrives.

How To Deal With A Cold Sore According To A Dermatologist

Elaine Constantine,Vogue, March 2019

So, what can you do about them?

Available on prescription, its an antiviral medicine thats available in tablet, liquid, ointment or cream form.

These patches also reduce the risk of transferring it to someone else, too.