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Your complete guide to... Dealing with a COLD SORE

The cold weather is upon us and if you suffer from cold sores you’ll know that they’re much more prevalent during the winter months. They are common, and highly contagious. Here’s our guide to the humble – yet annoying – cold sore.

What is a cold sore?

A cold sore is a skin infection that tends to develop as a cluster of small, painful blisters on the face, particularly around the lips and nose area.

‘The lips are the most common area for cold sores to appear because this is where the virus is usually contracted

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