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Cold sore same side for months how to get rid of it?
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See dentist: If it is a cold sore, it should not be there that long. So possibly is something else. Dentist is reasonable start point in figuring this out. Depending on exam, may do a biopsy or offerother plan.
Answered 4/8/2018
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Cold Sore: Cold sores usually last 7-10 days but can be improved. Many things can affect this- your menstral periods, stress, sunlight. See your dentist and they can help!
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