Cold Sores (cont.)
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Mohamad El Mortada, MD
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MaryAnn Tran, MD
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Corrine Young, PharmD
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Mary Nettleman, MD, MS, MACP
Mary Nettleman, MD, MS, MACPMary D. Nettleman, MD, MS, MACP is the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Michigan State University. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt Medical School, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Indiana University. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Cold Sore TreatmentSelf-Care at HomeCold sores contain the HSV-1 virus. People with cold sores should wash their hands often, especially after touching the face. Cups and eating utensils should not be shared with another person. A home remedy like cold compresses may relieve pain temporarily. Lysine, an amino acid, was once thought to be a potential treatment, but the facts supporting this are unconvincing. Other home remedies, including vitamin E oil, vitamin supplements, nail polish remover, and changes in diet, have not been well studied. Viewer Comments & ReviewsHerpes Simplex Infections (Cold Sores, Non-Genital) - TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:How were your herpes simples infections (cold sores, non-genital) treated? Herpes Simplex Infections (Cold Sores, Non-Genital) - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors asked:Please describe your experience with herpes simplex infections (cold sores, non-genital). |
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