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I have mrsa, c, diff. now starting a coldsore on my upper lip. should i use otc meds or see my dr.?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Cold sore: if OTC medication works well for your cold sores then use it. If it does not then see your doctor who can prescribe medication that can help.

Answered 10/15/2014

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A member asked:

I have mrsa, c, diff. now starting a coldsore on my upper lip. should i use otc meds or see my dr.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

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