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Ive never had a cold sore and have hsv2 genitally, but recently have gotten little pimples around my lip, are tiny, shallow craters, they never blister or bleed, but they itch. i havent changed partners in 12 years and am on valtrex.a mild sore?or?

Q: ive never had a cold sore and have hsv2 genitally, but recently have gotten little pimples around my lip, are tiny, shallow craters, they never blister or bleed, but they itch. i havent changed partners in 12 years and am on valtrex.a mild sore?or?

: This doesn't sound at all like oral herpes. See a doctor, ideally a dermatologist.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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This doesn't sound at all like oral herpes. See a doctor, ideally a dermatologist.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/28/2022

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A member asked:

Ive never had a cold sore and have hsv2 genitally, but recently have gotten little pimples around my lip, are tiny, shallow craters, they never blister or bleed, but they itch. i havent changed partners in 12 years and am on valtrex.a mild sore?or?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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