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My entire top lip is swollen really fat and cracking with a coldsore and immensely sore do i need medical attention? its only day 3
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No, but: No, but use OTC cold sore meds. If it gets any worse, see MD. You may also ask MD to prescribe antiviral like Zovirax (acyclovir).
Answered 8/8/2015
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