Does apple cider vinegar cause allergic reaction?
Patient: I recently started to feel a cold sore coming on. I decided to try something new, so I applied a high quality apple cider vinegar directly to the cold sore in 15 minute intervals for about an hour. My lip is now 4 times its normal size. Allergic reaction? What should I do now? Doctor: Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicIt is possible that it is an allergic reaction though some persons may experience some swelling with cold sores (due to body's inflammatory response to the infection).You should consider the use of oral anti histamines, if it is allergic, this would reduce the swelling.These would be available over the counter, examples are: benadryl, claritine, allergra, zyrtecI hope this helps