A member asked:

Had a cold sore 7 months ago and left a red mark that wont go away. been applying acyclovir cream nd taking medication everyday. will this ever go away and is it still contagious?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Your oral herpes is completely healed. Any wound, whether from infection or injury, may have discoloration afterward. It doesn't mean anything, and acyclovir will not help. It is not contagious.

Answered 3/15/2023

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