Dear R.L.: For cold sores caused by recurrence of the oral herpes simplex virus, early treatment with antiviral medicine can speed up healing. Most of my patients prefer the more potent valacyclovir ...

Q: Thank you so very much for posting about sugar to heal open wounds. Every winter, I get deep fissures in my fingertips from cold, dry air. Not only are they extremely painful, but I also cannot ...

Varicose veins are often harmless, but it's important to seek care if you have severe symptoms like bleeding, open sores, and ...

A sore on the foot that will not heal is not only an inconvenience; in people with diabetes, it may be the first sign that ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What do you recommend to reduce healing time for cold sores on the lip? These flare-ups are so frustrating because they can take so long to heal. Is anything available that is better ...

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