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Tingling or itching before the lesions appear.
Small, fluid-filled bells around the lips, sometimes inside the mouth.
Pain or discomfort, sometimes accompanied by general symptoms such as fever.
These bells eventually burst, forming scabs which disappear within a few days.
Treat and relieve cold sores
Although there is no definitive cure, certain solutions can limit discomfort and speed up healing:
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