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A member asked:
I would like help with my fever blisters (cold sores)?
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Cold sores: Your physician can prescribe oral Valtrex (valacyclovir) or another antiviral medication. Laser txs are also used to treat cold sores. 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.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Zovirax (acyclovir): cold sores are caused by herpes virus.they can be treated with oral anti-viral medications available by prescription from your doctor
Answered 5/14/2016
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