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Cold sore: used 91% isopropyl alcohol. no longer oozing. little redness. dry. little pain. no visible open sores. how contagious is this?
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If: Lesions have dry out, low probability of infecting.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Consider yourself: Contagious until the sore is totally healed and the drug of choice to prevent or make cold sore heal faster is oral Valtrex (valacyclovir) or acyclovir.
Answered 10/27/2015
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