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Once cold sore scabs over, should you keep it moisturized or dry out?

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Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Keep moist: Once a wound has scabbed over, it does tend to heal better when it stays moist, at least until the scab comes off. Vaseline works really well for this.

Dr Martin agreed

Answered 8/25/2018

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