Suggest Natural Remedies For Cold Sores On Lips

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015

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Mon, 30 Mar 2015 Answered on

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi is there a natural remedy for cold sores on lips? Herpes? Something that might help without medication?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cold sores are self limiting

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.
Cold sores are due to herpes infection.
These lesions are self limiting and will heal within a week. So there is no need for any medications.
If there is redness and pain and swelling place a cool wet towel for 20 minutes 3 times a day.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

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