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My daughter keeps getting cold sores. lots of dots then scab. anything preventative i can do?
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Antiviral: Some antiviral medications have been shown to be helpful in preventing flare ups and decreasing the severity of the flare ups that occur. Talk to her doctor about what options are available.
Answered 12/23/2014
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