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A 20-year-old woman presents with painful blistering on her lips which started yesterday. She felt a tingling sensation beforehand. Examination shows several vesicles and early ulcers on an erythematous base on the vermillion border of her lower lip. She has had similar episodes before. What is the most appropriate management?

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