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I had a cold sore 2 weeks now and when the scab fell off it heal but when it heal it left a pink red color mark?

Q: i had a cold sore 2 weeks now and when the scab fell off it heal but when it heal it left a pink red color mark?

: This is normal healing and color. Should fade away if you don't bother it.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

This is normal healing and color. Should fade away if you don't bother it.

Answered 1/3/2022

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

The color will gradually revert to normal Good Luck

Answered 1/3/2022

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A member asked:

I had a cold sore 2 weeks now and when the scab fell off it heal but when it heal it left a pink red color mark?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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