Don't fret about the sores, it will heal. Learn how to manage the pain, it really makes life much easier.
I have never visited a doctor for the outbreak. The pain was less than I imagined, it's actually quite OK. I've tried many topical applications : VCO, propolis, manuka honey etc BUT the BEST is fresh urine (painless) or Iodine (sting at first).
Scroll to bottom of post if you want to identify the sores by viewing the pics