A member asked:

8th day of a cold sore & after a shower some scabs had landed on my dry, slightly cracked hand skin. i washed my hand quickly. any chance it spreads?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: Cold sores are not contagious.

Answered 10/4/2016

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