Have scientists ignored the data that suggest HSV-1 infection and cold sores increase the risk of dementia? Could antiviral drugs be helpful?
One reader swears by vanilla to speed healing of cold sores. Others apply ice at the first sign of a fever blister. Do these remedies work for you?
You might want to try a natural remedy for cold sores to stop an outbreak at the first tingle. Lemon balm, stinging nettle and L-lysine are popular.