Cold Sore Symptoms WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Cold Sore Symptoms
Cold sores are small, painful blisters that appear around the mouth. Pain or tingling may be experienced for a day or two prior to seeing the blister. The painful blister breaks and oozes. Then, a yellow crust forms. This will slough off to reveal pinkish skin. Cold sores are most common on the lips. They may also form on nostrils, chin, fingers, and rarely on the gums or roof of the mouth.1
Fast Facts:
- It can be up to 20 days after exposure to the herpes simplex virus before symptoms start.1
- Cold sores heal without leaving a scar.1
- Usually lasts 7 to 10 days.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mayo Clinic: Cold Sore: Symptoms
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Symptoms of Cold Sores
- Last update: Feb. 10, 2009
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