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What is a method at home i can do for cold sores?
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Not really: Some people recommend "freezing" the area with ice when the skin is itchy/tingly prior to the formation of blisters. There isn't any real research to back this up, so it is only a folk remedy at best.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Lemon balm: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores.
Answered 4/24/2013
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