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A member asked:
Can you tell me if i could put neosporin on my cold sore?
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Cold sore: Yes you can especially if the ulcer is open but it will not leo with the resolution of the cold sore since its a viral infection not bacterial. You may want to try abreva OTC ointment which is an antiviral and will help expedite the resolution of cold sores.
Answered 4/22/2018
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