The problem with cold sore cures

Once infected with the HSV virus we remain infected for life and therefore all the supposed cold sore cures on the market are aimed at easing symptoms rather than eradicating the virus completely.
Treatments can be taken either orally or topically, but effectiveness for treating even the symptoms is limited. Studies have found that alternative and natural remedies can be just as effective as medicinal cold sore cures and it therefore comes down to factors such as price and side effects to decide which options is best of the individual.