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A member asked:

Is there anything i can do to heal oral chancres faster (bumps) from syphillis faster after penicillin injection?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If due to syphilis they should heal after proper treatment. You should see a skin/VD doc for proper valuation and management. Good luck

Answered 11/24/2022

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