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Hello docs. i was wondering can wiping your nose a lot bring out a cold sore?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Having an upper : Respiratory infection (which could cause a runny nose) may trigger cold sores. Triggers for cold sores can include illness, stress, fatigue, becoming physically cold, dry air, uv rays (sun), mouth trauma or one's period.

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Answered 11/24/2013

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