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Camphor for cold sores
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Aaron Cookanswered
Dentistry 17 years experience
No: It probably not have the desired pain-relieving effect, but it should not do you any harm. If you feel your denture is rubbing sore spots on your gum... Read More
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Dr. John Thaleranswered
Prosthodontics 42 years experience
Probably be ok: If your maouth is sore from new dentures you must see your dentist for needed adjustments. You may need a number of adjustments over a week or two. Th... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
Herpes virus returns: Cold sores on the lips or near the lips, are usually caused by recurrent oral herpes virus. They start as a slightly raised reddish area, then form a ... Read More
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. John Thaleranswered
Prosthodontics 42 years experience
Virus: Two kinds of these are common, and both caused by virus. Least worrisome, is the aphthous ulcer. Occurs on the soft tissues of the mouth -- inside l... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Lemon balm: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Options: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) expedites healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can ... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years agoMerged
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
Can be prevented: Cold sores on the lips or near the lips, are usually caused by oral herpes virus. Sores appear more often when a person is under stress or is sick fr... Read More
381 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
Herpes virus, return: Cold sores on the lips or near the lips, are usually caused by recurrent oral herpes virus. They start as a slightly raised reddish area, then form a ... Read More
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Allan Goldsteinanswered
57 years experience
Talk to MD: First make sure that you don't have an immune problem. May need oral meds and suppression.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Ryananswered
Dentistry 51 years experience
Burning and pain: A cold sore is caused by a common virus-herpes simplex. They begin as a burning sensation in the lip area and this is followed by the formation of a b... Read More
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Most people have: Been exposed to herpes simplex virus 1 at some point ; don't have cold sores.
4.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Janelle Ferber-Stumpfanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Medicated,Moist: A cold sore is contagious when it is cracked and weeping. It can infect another mucus membrane( ie: eye, ) or another person. There are prescription... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bradley Dykstraanswered
44 years experience
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