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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Sores Despite Taking Acyclovir

One of my relatives routinely suffers from painful outbreaks of cold sores/fever blisters. Has been prescribed the usual medications (acyclovir, etc.) but sores keep coming back. Currently has several sores on upper and lower lips, also having eye pain and headache. I m concerned and think she should see her primary care physician.
Wed, 9 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your case history, your relative is having allergic dermatitis. My treatment advice is –

1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetirizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting 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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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Sores Despite Taking Acyclovir

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history, your relative is having allergic dermatitis. My treatment advice is – 1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetirizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech