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Can Loestrin Lead To Cold Sores?
I started taking Loestrin about a month and a half ago, and Ive recently noticed an increase in cold sores, which I ve had maybe once or twice a year since I was a kid. Now, my boyfriend and I are concerned about spreading it to the other as well as it turning into HPV-2. What can I do?
Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Hi
Loestrin being a hormonal pill does not cause cold sores.Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex.You must visit your physician inorder to be treated with antiviral tablets and creams like acyclovir.Herpes type 1 does not get converted to type 2.
Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss
General and Family Health Physician
Loestrin being a hormonal pill does not cause cold sores.Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex.You must visit your physician inorder to be treated with antiviral tablets and creams like acyclovir.Herpes type 1 does not get converted to type 2.
Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss
General and Family Health Physician
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