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Is it easy to spread hsv1 from mouth to eyes when washing your face (i.e. water on lip drips into handful of water you then splash onto eyes)? i have gotten cold sores for years and always worry about this despite being careful.

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Antibodies: to HSV 1 should decrease chance of spreading to eyes, but trying to avoid more exposure is prudent. Keep your immune system healthy, no smoking , exercise, good sleep habits and eat healthy diet

Answered 4/21/2018

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A member asked:

Is it easy to spread hsv1 from mouth to eyes when washing your face (i.e. water on lip drips into handful of water you then splash onto eyes)? i have gotten cold sores for years and always worry about this despite being careful.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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