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I was wondering how i could heal a cold sore. help please?
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Cold sore: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) expedites healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences. Brief supplementation with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Your physician can prescribe oral valtrex (valacyclovir).
Answered 8/24/2013
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See your doctor: Your doctor can prescribe an antiviral to help heal the cold sores, .
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