A 46-year-old member asked:
i would like a really quick natural way of getting rid of a cold sore, its really itchy and i get nervous when im in public, please help?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
There isn't a 'cure': 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 on Oct 4, 2016
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
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Cold sore: Your Dr can prescribe oral Valtrex (valacyclovir) or another antiviral medication. Laser txs are also used to treat cold sores. Melissa Officinalis or ... Read More
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
See your doctor re:: Valtrex (valacyclovir) or another antiviral medication. Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) expedites healing of cold sores. It can reduce heali ... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Lemon balm: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores.
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Dr. Joy Jackson answered
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You : You will need a diagnosis before any treatments can be recommended. It sounds like it could be bacterial or fungal, but a treating physician would hav ... Read More
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