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Advice? would medicated chap stick help my cold sore?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prevention - not tx.: To prevent cold sores from occurring wash hands often. Maintain a healthful lifestyle (regular exercise, nutritious diet, adequate sleep, keeping stress at bay). Keep lips well moisturized ; apply sun screen to the areas that your cold sores normally pop up. Talk with your physician about supplementing with lysine.

Answered 3/10/2014

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