You can lubricate: You can use vaseline or Aquaphor or chapstick. It will heal in a week or so. If you get these, you can take a pill at the first tingling (prodrome) which will make it less severe and heal sooner. Valacyclovir and acyclovir are used for this. Medicines applied to the sores are not worth much, in spite of their claims. A prescription needs to be filled in anticipation of the next attack because it m
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