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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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Martin Morell answered

If: Lesions have dry out, low probability of infecting.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

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.

Dr Callaghan and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/27/2015

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A member asked:

Cold sore: used 91% isopropyl alcohol. no longer oozing. little redness. dry. little pain. no visible open sores. how contagious is this?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Martin Morell answered

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Dr Callaghan and another doctor agreed

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