Cold Sore FAQ's

	What are cold sores?
	How long do cold sores last?
	Are cold sores contagious?
	What are the symptoms of cold sores?
	How do I treat cold sores?

What are cold sores?

Cold sores or fever blisters are an eruption of small and usually painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums or the skin around the mouth.

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How long do cold sores last?

Untreated cold sores last about a week to ten days.

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Are cold sores contagious?

Yes. Cold sores are contagious by direct contact.

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What are the symptoms of cold sores?

• Several painful blisters on or around the mouth – most often at the border of the lip and the skin of the face
• The blisters or ulcers are often accompanied or preceded by tingling, itching or burning

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How do I treat cold sores?

You can treat cold sores with Orajel Mouth Sore Medicine, Orajel Multi-Action Cold Sore Medicine or Orajel Medicated Cold Sore Swabs. Orajel mouth sore products are specially developed to provide fast, effective cold sore relief.

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