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Suggest Remedy For Painful,itchy Blisters Above Eye
I have what i think is fever blisters above my right eye. i was putting carmax on it but that made it get worse. it is painful, it itches, burns. is red and puffy and slightly swollen. have had it for over 3 days and just keeps getting worse no matter what i put on it. Is now staring to turn slightly black.
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Cold sores, sometimes called fever blisters,are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks on their own. Apply acyclovir Ointment 5% three times a day for at least 3-5 days.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Cold sores, sometimes called fever blisters,are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks on their own. Apply acyclovir Ointment 5% three times a day for at least 3-5 days.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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