10 Cold Sores Symptoms

By christine

Reviewed: dr. stavarache

Article Sources

1. 'Articles.' Cedars, www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/c/cold-sores.html
2. 'Oral Herpes.' Johns Hopkins Medicine, www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/herpes-hsv1-and-hsv2/oral-herpes

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Dryness

After the blister forms, it can start to feel dry. The area around the lesion might also itch and appear red and swollen. The best way to reduce dry, itchy and irritated skin is to keep it moist.

Dryness may also increase the pain and discomfort that sometimes accompanies cold sore symptoms. Applying an over-the-counter medicine or prescription drug for HSV-1 might help keep the area moist and reduce redness and itching.

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