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camphor for cold sores
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Aaron Cook answered
16 years experience Dentistry
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 Thaler answered
41 years experience Prosthodontics
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
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Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
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
Dr. John Thaler answered
41 years experience Prosthodontics
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
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Lemon balm: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
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
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Luis Villaplana answered
35 years experience Internal Medicine
THEY ARE NOT: Dangerous at all, very annoying though depending on location.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
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
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
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
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Allan Goldstein answered
56 years experience Internal Medicine
Talk to MD: First make sure that you don't have an immune problem. May need oral meds and suppression.
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ankush Bansal answered
17 years experience Internal Medicine
Herpes: Cold sore are caused only by the herpes simplex virus. There is no cure yet but they can be controlled with otc meds like abreva or rx like Valtrex (v ... Read More
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Ryan answered
50 years experience Dentistry
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
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