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Do i have to throw away lip balm/products after a viral infection, such a cold or viral sore throat?

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Dr. Richard Greenwald answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Exposure to virus: Research suggest to dispose of any lip product after using them while sick, your “lip lining is a natural gateway to your respiratory tract, which can leave you at an increased risk of infection and illness. And it's not only cold and flu viruses, but also the Herpes simplex virus.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/7/2019

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