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While you will find many creams available that claim to be effective as cold sore treatments, there is no real proof of this. Cold sores are caused by the Herpes virus, which does not yet have a known cure. However, there are some measures you can take to lessen the duration and intensity of the cold sores. Preventive measures are always most effective when treated in the initial stages. Many people use camphor to treat their cold sores. Camphor works by drying up the cold sores much faster. It is always best to ask your doctor about the different cold sore treatments that are available.