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Suggest Medication For Cold Sores Despite Taking Valacyclovir
I have been on 500mg of valacyclovir twice a day for 9 days today and see some improvement, but still cold sores continue to be sore and not healing as quickly as I had hoped, is there something stronger I can take for quicker results, cold sores are not normal for me,,not sure why this is happening,,I do havr Sjogrens Syndrome...could this be a reason?
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Sat, 7 Oct 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history of cold sores. My treatment advice is –
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like Fusiderm B cream.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetirizine.
If the problem persists then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history of cold sores. My treatment advice is –
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like Fusiderm B cream.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetirizine.
If the problem persists then consult a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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