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Suggest Treatment For Cold Sores

Over the past 10 weeks I have had constant cold sores that will just not stop. My Dr gave me an anti-viral tablet last week and that particular cold sore went quite quickly, but now I have three more huge ones! I ve had enough and dont know what else to do.
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cold sores since 10 weeks which is due to viral infection mainly due to herpes and it is due to poor immunity of body. I would suggest you to apply calamine lotion on these sores. you should take antiviral medication such as Acyclovir. You can go for application of tretinoin cream over the affected area with proper medical supervision. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after examination. In some cases it will develop bacterial infection as well so you should apply mupirocine gel on these sores and take antibacterial medication.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Cold Sores

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cold sores since 10 weeks which is due to viral infection mainly due to herpes and it is due to poor immunity of body. I would suggest you to apply calamine lotion on these sores. you should take antiviral medication such as Acyclovir. You can go for application of tretinoin cream over the affected area with proper medical supervision. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after examination. In some cases it will develop bacterial infection as well so you should apply mupirocine gel on these sores and take antibacterial medication. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari