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What is the fastest way to get rid of cold sores on your lips?
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Time: Cold sores run their course in 7-10 days. You can shorten that with a few options. Lemon balm oil applied topically or tea tree oil 2-3 times a day can help (stings). Prescription Valtrex (valacyclovir) can help. Homeopathic rhus tox 3x a day for 5 days can speed crusting over and shorten the time to healing. Chinese medicine has herbs that can boost immune system and decrease frequency of outbreaks as well.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Acyclovir...: ...And similar medications, started as early as possible in the outbreak. Lysine may also be of some help.
Answered 3/26/2013
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