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I have gotten a cold sore a week for past 6 weeks. take acyclovir daily but nothing is working. what else can i do? please help!
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Control triggers: Triggers for cold sores can include illness, stress, fatigue, becoming physically cold, dry air, uv rays (sun), mouth trauma or one's period.
Answered 11/5/2013
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