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Red spots around my mouth and scab over with white dry flaky scabs. could this be scabies or hsv-2? went in to get it checked out and they didn't know.
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Herpes labialis: Or "orolabial herpes" is an infection of the lip by herpes simplex virus. The lessons, small blisters or sores are located around the mouth, also called fever blisters or cold sores. The condition heals within 2–3 weeks. Herpes labialis can reoccur 3-4 times a year.
Answered 5/7/2016
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