Wendy S. Madigosky, MD, MS

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Does acyclovir help herpes simplex virus cold sores if treatment is delayed?

Author:: Wendy S. Madigosky, MD, MS

Publish date: November 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: When herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 lesions are in the papule or vesicle stage, there is no benefit to starting oral acyc...