Cold Sore Relief: Prevention, Home Cures & Faster Healing

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Home Remedies for Cold Sores on Nose

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Christopher Godwin

According to the Mayo Clinic, cold sores are caused by certain strains of the herpes virus, including herpes simplex virus type 1 and herpes simplex virus type 2, though type is the most common cause of cold sores.

Christopher Godwin is a freelance writer from Los Angeles. He spent his formative years as a chef and bartender crafting signature dishes and cocktails as the head of an upscale catering firm. He has since ventured into sharing original creations and expertise with the public. Godwin has published poetry, fiction and nonfiction in publications like "Spork Magazine," "Cold Mountain Review" and "From Abalone To Zest."