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I have had cold sores on my lips before but for the first time i have one under my lip on my face. does this have any significance? will they spread a
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Not unusual for HSV: Recurrence of HSV1 is usually at the same or adjacent site. It can spread to the adjacent spot via peripheral nerves or by direct spread from adjacent cells of the skin. While it is possible for subsequent outbreaks to extend further in all likelihood they won't.
Answered 10/11/2016
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