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How do i know when my cold sore is gone? i get swollen lower lip, no blister or sore. swab tested hsv1 +ve. mostly healed, very dry and chapped lips
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Chapped lips + HSV1: also called cheilitis is a common, treatable and preventable condition. Stay hydrated, apply lubricant, do not lick your lips and use your nose for breathing. No other treatment is necessary. There no cure for HSV1 infection and often stress is an aggravating factor. Cold sores generally clear up without treatment within 10-14 days. Hope it helps.
Answered 11/17/2019
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