Will lysine help with impetigo?
Question posted by carlduke on 26 Nov 2009
Last updated on 26 November 2009 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
26 Nov 2009
No probably not. Impetigo is caused by a bacterial infection and is best treated with antibiotics.
See: https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/impetigo.html
Lysine is sometimes used in the treatment of cold-sores which is caused by a virus.
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