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A member asked:
My upper lip is super puffy from two cold sores in the middle. how can i reduce the puffiness?
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Comfortable: Do not play with it or it will get bigger, do anything that makes you comfortable. It takes about 2 weeks to go away no matter what you seem to do. However check with your pharmacy for a few items that may make you more comfortable - remember that they generally do not shorten the 2 week time.
Answered 10/4/2016
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