Topical acyclovir is beneficial in recurrent herpes labialis

BMJ 1996; 312 doi: 10.1136/bmj.312.7036.975a (Published 13 April 1996)
Cite this as: BMJ 1996;312:975.2

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  1. P-J Lamey
  1. Professor of oral medicine School of Clinical Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast BT12 6BP

    EDITOR,—In his editorial on oral acyclovir in the management of recurrent herpes labialis Graham Worrall understates the evidence for the efficacy of topical acyclovir cream.1 One of the principal benefits of topical 5% …

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