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Cold sores

2016-03-17 08:35:49
Hi i oftenly get cold sores on my lip . Plz suggest some medication. Why it happens again n again? They will take 8-10 days to recover.Should i take any precaution?
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Cold sores have a tendency to recurr. Kindly send image of the affected lip for better advice.

Answered2016-03-18 01:18:38

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