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A member asked:
Got my first cold sore three weeks ago and it's not going away. i've tried abreva, zyclovir, etc. should i let it dry out naturally, or keep it moist?
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Cold sore: Keep it gently moist. Continue azyclovir. Make sure you do not have a bacterial infection like impetigo. This may require a check up.
Answered 9/28/2016
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