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Herpes

  • Person dipping their finger in to a Vaseline tub to depict a cold sore remedy.

    Does Vaseline help cold sores?

    Vaseline or petroleum jelly may help relieve symptoms associated with cold sores by moisturizing the affected area. It does not cure the lesions, though. Consider talking with a healthcare professional for an appropriate treatment of cold sores.
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  • Person dipping their finger in to a Vaseline tub to depict a cold sore remedy.

    Does Vaseline help cold sores?

    Vaseline or petroleum jelly may help relieve symptoms associated with cold sores by moisturizing the affected area. It does not cure the lesions, though. Consider talking with a healthcare professional for an appropriate treatment of cold sores.
    Published