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Oral herpes: there are tiny blisters oozing on my whole lip. what can i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Antiviral med: 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 help v recurrences. Brief supplementation with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Your physician can prescribe oral valtrexor another antiviral medication. Laser treatments are also used to treat cold sore.

Answered 10/14/2017

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