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A member asked:
If lysol can kill hsv 1 on surfaces, can it kill a cold sore that forms on the lips?
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No: Lysol should not be used on the face or around the mouth. The HSV-1 virus is actually in the nerve cells and won't be killed by lysol.
Answered 12/8/2020
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