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Question: Ok it is so embarrassing but I was diagnosed in 2015 with hvp.i dong have a primary dr.i know that I need to get a primary dr.i have a cold sore on my top lip in November 2018 .I caught a cold.j still have the cold sore.it sill not go away .j tried lots,of things,ice.lysind pills 1000mg.i change my toth brush every day.i doing know what to do.can you please help me dr
Brief Answer:
I suggest to use acyclovir.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You should know that cold sores in the lips are caused from HSV 1.
Usually we use acyclovir tb or pomade to treat it.
Please could you send me an attached picture of the cold sore in your lip?
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
I suggest to use acyclovir.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You should know that cold sores in the lips are caused from HSV 1.
Usually we use acyclovir tb or pomade to treat it.
Please could you send me an attached picture of the cold sore in your lip?
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
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