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What is the cause of cold sores?How do you prevent cold sores?Do cold sores itch?Are cold sores a bad thing?How to Get Rid of a Cold Sore OvernightCold Sore CausesCold Sore Treatment FastHow to Get Rid of a Cold Sore in 24 HoursCold Sores Cool CompressCold Sore MedicineCold Sore StagesCold Sore ContagiousCold soresAlso called: herpes labialis or fever blistersInfection with the herpes simplex virus around the border of the lips.Very commonMore than 3 million US cases per yearSpreads easilyCant be cured, but treatment may helpUsually self-diagnosableLab tests or imaging rarely requiredChronic: can last for years or be lifelongOral herpes spreads through close personal contact, such as kissing.Oral herpes causes tiny, fluid-filled lesions called cold sores or fever blisters, which can recur.Medications can speed healing and reduce recurrence.Ages affected0-2 Rare3-5 Common6-13 Common14-18 Very common19-40 Very common41-60 Very common60+ Very commonHow it spreadsBy saliva (kissing or shared drinks).By skin-to-skin contact (handshakes or hugs).By having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex.Consult a doctor for medical adviceSources: Mayo Clinic and others.