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How do you heal a cold sore quickly?

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Dr. Albert E. Klitzke answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Prescription.: Your dentist or doctor can prescribe medication called orabase with Benzocaine that will help with the pain i laser these with my waterlase md dental laser. Takes 2 minutes to treat and relief is in 1 hour to 24 hours shortening the 10 day cycle. Most "cold sores" will run their course in 10 days and can be triggered by stress sun or a herpetic virus.

Answered 4/1/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Valtrex/ remedies: Agree w dr. Klitzke. Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) expedites healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences. Brief supplementation with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Your physician can prescribe oral valtrex (valacyclovir).

Answered 8/5/2013

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