Can eye drops beat abreva for cold sores? small study says maybe
NCT ID NCT04893577
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether EDTA eye drops can shorten cold sore outbreaks compared to the over-the-counter cream Abreva. Ten adults with a history of sun-triggered cold sores were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Researchers tracked how many days it took for each cold sore to heal completely.
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University of Utah MidValley Dermatology
Murray, Utah, 84107, United States
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