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A member asked:
Do you recommend using nail polish remover on a cold sore?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Nail polish remover is toxic. Putting it near the mouth or nose is bad idea.
Answered 10/7/2012
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NO, definitely not: Your Dr can prescribe oral valtrex or another antiviral medication. Laser txs are also used to treat cold sores. Melissa Officinalis or lemon balm (cream) expedite healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by 1/2. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences. Brief supplementation w lysine 1,000mg orally 3 times a day at onset, can also hasten healing.
Answered 10/22/2018
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