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How do i get rid of a cold sore on top of my lip?
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Which lip?: Leave it alone and it will go away by itself. If you wish you can use herpacin or other topicals on the lips of the mouth, or zovirax (acyclovir) on the lips of the vagina.
Answered 8/27/2018
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