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Got cold sore a week ago. after years without. almost gone just flat red spot. but my face is reddish like sunburn and a little blotchy.

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Reddish face: To minimize facial redness, avoid Sun, wind, spicey foods and alcohol. The vitamin niacin can cause redness also.

Answered 8/30/2017

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