Getting rid of a whole bunch of cold sores

Dear Ask The Doctor: How can i get rid of a whole bunch of cold sores?

Dear Selena:

Cold sores also called fever blisters are fluid-filled lesions caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 infection.

These lesions generally clear up without treatment within about two weeks. However there are certain medications that can accelerate this viral process and also would decrease the pain such as Acyclovir and Famcyclovir. You should know that you will never get cured from this infection as the virus would lie dormant in the nerves closer to your compromised area and might recur in the future.