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I developed a cold sore two weeks ago. the scab is gone and it is now pretty much normal, just like a small pink scar. is this still contagious?
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Cold sor with a scar: No you are not contagious if there is just a pink scar.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yep: Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. More contagious when you have an outbreak, still contagious when you don't. Very common.
Answered 7/8/2015
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