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Does smoking increase risk for coldsores?
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Don't think so: But smoking increases risk of pulmonary , vascular and cardiac problems. Besides it hurts your pocket and your dear ones around you.
Answered 10/29/2012
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It can: Smoking can activate the herpes simplex virus (HSV) from it's dormant state.
Answered 8/16/2019
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