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A member asked:

What is the redness left over after a cold sore? is it contagious? is it more likely to be contagious while red, than your general viral shedding?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There can still: be viral shedding when it is pink and even after.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 5/24/2017

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