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Pop oral herpes like a zit?
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No: You don't want to do that. Those areas can be contagious and spread since they are viral. Apply a soothing ointment with a cotton swab, wash your hands and let it heal, as it typically will do in14 to 21 days.
Answered 9/14/2014
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NO!: Zovirax/acyclovir topical (for the skin) is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Get a prescription from your dentist. Popping it can just aggravate the area, causing it to heal slower, or cause more, or even scarring.
Answered 8/29/2013
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