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Cold Sores and Chemo
Hello Folks, I'm wondering how people who are prone to cold sores have fared during chemo. I start chemo next week and have problems with cold sores when I'm stressed. Chemo is guaranteed to be a str...
Hi MillyMollyMulberry, I get cold sores normally and got them during chemo. I found that continuous use of cold sore cream almost as a daily lip balm, minimised side effects. I still got them but the cream helped to prevent cracking and the duration of the cold sore was shortened. I would continue wth your normal cold sore treatment routine but do check with your dr.