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I am starting to feel a cold sore developing. is there a cream that can be prescribed?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes, but...: If your cold sore is from a virus (HSV), the creams available are very weak in terms of how well they work. There are pills available that do an excellent job.
Answered 3/13/2019
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