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Can you tell me what you suggest if i cut a chunk out of my face where my cold sore lurks will it come back anyway?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That wouldn't work.: The infection hides away in the nerves. So please don't cut a chunk out of your face. Take care.

Answered 3/10/2014

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A member asked:

Can you tell me what you suggest if i cut a chunk out of my face where my cold sore lurks will it come back anyway?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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