● Cold sores and herpes labialis

Cold sore treatment review

Review first or recurrent lip symptoms, timing and previous antivirals. Acyclovir or valaciclovir may be discussed when clinically appropriate.

Cold sore near the lip
Dr Ben Harry Clegg
Medically reviewed

Dr Ben Harry Clegg

General practitioner · Málaga registration 292911940 · Nerja Medical Center NICA 55712

Clinical review date: 9 August 2026

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