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My cold sore is spreading? help! i have a cold sore and i tried to cover it by bitting it then i woke up the morning and i have a big bump next to it.

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Dr. Christiaan Maurer answered

Soap and water: Unfortunately you need to let it take it's course. You should talk to your doctor about getting Valtrex (valacyclovir) for the next outbreak.

Dr Cheng and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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A member asked:

My cold sore is spreading? help! i have a cold sore and i tried to cover it by bitting it then i woke up the morning and i have a big bump next to it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christiaan Maurer answered

Dr Cheng and another doctor agreed

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