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 PreventionIt is not always possible to prevent an outbreak of cold sores. In people who have attacks triggered by sunburn, using sunscreen or avoiding heavy sun exposure may reduce the number of attacks. Taking daily prescription antiviral medications (see above) can significantly reduce the frequency of cold sores. However, the vast majority of people do not have enough attacks to justify taking a daily medicine. 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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