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Can you tell me how could i avoid cold sore outbreaks?
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Cold Sore: Triggers for cold sores can include illness, stress, fatigue, becoming physically cold, dry air, uv rays (sun), mouth trauma or one's period. Avoid those things which you can. Regular use of melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help v recurrences.
Answered 2/12/2014
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