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Cold sore swelling on lip and gum. what can i use on this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cold sore : Your doctor can prescribe valtrex (valacyclovir). Brief supplementation w lysine 1, 000mg orally 3x a day at the onset, can also ^ healing. * for lip: melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores. Your dermatologist can also provide laser treatments.

Answered 9/17/2013

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