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Oftentimes, people who have oral herpes will be able to tell when a cold sore is beginning to develop. A tingling sensation or slight pain in the lip area will begin a couple of days before a cold sore actually surfaces. If you experience these symptoms, using an antiviral medication right away can help to manage the outbreak and heal your cold sore faster.
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