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A member asked:

What can be done over-the-counter for painful mouth and nose sores? awaiting possible sle dx'

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Several things: You can try Bacitracin in the nose, abriva on the lips. In the mouth you can gargle with warm salt water. If you are getting a lot of these sores frequently you should visit your doctor.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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