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How to Get Rid of a Cold Sore on the Nose

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Julia Michelle

Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex I virus and usually form on the lips. They can, however, also form on the nose. According to Medline Plus, the virus is highly contagious, and more than half the U.S. population is exposed by the age of 20. Cold sores can last a week or longer, and there is currently no cure.