Cold Sores

Home Care Advice - Prevention
  • General Information
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  • Docosonal 10% Cream
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  • Contagiousness
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  • Expected Course
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  • Prevention
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  • Recurrence
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  • National Herpes Hotline
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  • Call Your Doctor If
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    Prevention

    • Since cold sores are often triggered by exposure to intense sunlight, use a lip balm containing a sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher).

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