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Herpes (hsv 1) treatment doubts! (taking peroxide and acyclovir), are these helpful?
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Acyclovir (Zovirax): Is an antiviral medication that can be used to decrease symptoms from oral or genital herpes simplex, shingles or chickenpox. Peroxide is not likely to help.
Answered 7/16/2014
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