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I used ice to numb the pain on the two remaining ulcers lesions sores whatever applied hot water salt benzoyl peroxide also gargled with hotwatersalt ?
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Lip: Looks like cold sores by the picture. If theres some in the mouth as well, id gargle with one tsp salt 8 oz warm water. Keep the lip moist. There are OTC lip creams as well for this
Answered 8/10/2014
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