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The virus that commonly causes cold sores starts reshaping our genome within an hour of infection to boost its own growth, which scientists could take advantage of to treat severe cases.

In addition to medication, you can use topical treatments — in gel, patch or cream form, as a healing solution for cold sores. Shop the best ones, as recommended by dermatologists.

Cold sores may be linked to Alzheimer's risk, a study in BMJ Open finds. HSV-1 infection may dementia risk, but anti-herpetic treatment could offer protection.

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Cold sores are caused primarily by herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), one of two forms of the herpes virus. HSV-1 is very contagious, and more than 60% of people under 50 have been infected worldwide ...

Most cold sores will resolve on their own in about a week, Dr. Blumberg said. But doctors usually recommend that patients take a prescription oral antiviral medication, such as acyclovir ...