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i contiually every few weeks get cold sores i take

Sent to Health Experts October 25, 2007 2:08 p.m.

i contiually every few weeks get cold sores i take lysine 1000mg daily to try and combat this also have been to my gp who has prescribed 2 aciclovir 400mg daily but i am still getting them any help would be much appreciated

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October 25, 2007 2:45 p.m. (36 minutes and 56 seconds later)

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Hi,Customer (name blocked for privacy) , if you are experiencing these outbreaks so frequently ,you must consult an immunologist specialist , because you could have an immune deficit ( your immune system protects your body against infections ). But when your immune system is not working appropriately ,the symptoms caused by an herpes viral infection last more days than normal .

The immunologist will treat any immunedeficit that you have .

But you will also need to contact your doctor , who will need to increase the dose of your medications .

In the meantime, you can use zinc oxide creams or glycine creams , with these creams , your lesions will heal faster.

If you like the answer, click accept . A bonus will always be sincerely appreciated .

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