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How Can A Cold Sore Be Treated?

Hi,
I am someone who get cold sore, I haven't gotten one in a while because I try to act fast so it goes away before it come, I recently got one yesterday and I did put a note of cream on it, but this morning when I woke up, that part of my lip had swelled up a little bot, it's red on the inside of my mouth and I think the cold sore has grown, is this a bad sign? If so what should i do?
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

It looks like there is secondary bacterial infection along with viral and it is the cause of redness or inflammation inside the mouth..

It can also be due to allergic reaction and not necessarily viral infection..

But for confirmation a clinical examination and an oral swab culture is a must..

If you are convinced it is a viral infection then you can apply antiviral ointment over it..
For inflammation inside mouth do ice packs to reduce inflammation, you can also suck ice or do cool water rinses..
You can also apply Lidocaine gel if there is pain.
Do warm saline gargles..
You can also take Vitamin B complex supplements..

Hope this helps..

Take Care!

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora.
Dentist.
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How Can A Cold Sore Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. It looks like there is secondary bacterial infection along with viral and it is the cause of redness or inflammation inside the mouth.. It can also be due to allergic reaction and not necessarily viral infection.. But for confirmation a clinical examination and an oral swab culture is a must.. If you are convinced it is a viral infection then you can apply antiviral ointment over it.. For inflammation inside mouth do ice packs to reduce inflammation, you can also suck ice or do cool water rinses.. You can also apply Lidocaine gel if there is pain. Do warm saline gargles.. You can also take Vitamin B complex supplements.. Hope this helps.. Take Care! Regards, Dr. Honey Arora. Dentist.