A member asked:

Had a cold sore 1month ago.used patches(compeed). it went away after 8 days but the area is still a little bit redish compared to the surrounding lips.like discolored.can i do something to quickly get rid of scar?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Any skin injury, sore, ulcer, etc -- no matter what the cause -- commonly stays red for a while after healing. It will clear up over a few more weeks or months. In the meantime, make-up to cover it is your only option. By the way, Compeed has no herpes benefit. You can most quickly stop oral herpes outbreaks with a single 2g dose of valacylvoir by mouth if you take it at first sign. Good luck.

Answered 3/23/2023

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