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I have had a nasty outbreak of cold sores?
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Cold sores: Many causes including stress, anxiety, diet, poor hydration, local trauma, recent dental work. Local care like gargling with non alcohol based gargles, local pain control and OTC medicated lip balms help. If they are painful see your doctor for oral medications. If they are recurrent you might see an infectious disease doctor to discuss lysine
Answered 9/28/2016
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