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Why do i get a fever blister on the same spot twice a year?

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Herpes: This sounds like Herpes. Herpes is a virus that your body never fully expels--once you have it, you have it for life and it can come back just as you describe. You can treat outbreaks with topical or oral antiviral medicine--consult with your doctor for a prescription and to confirm the diagnosis.

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Answered 6/10/2015

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My girl has what looks like blisters, started with 1, now theres 6, everyday she wakes up with a new one. Is this something we can get an ointment for well need a consult? She is 6 years old. She says theyre not sore, she has no fever, no symptoms

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