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I have to tiny white sores that look like ulcers corner/inside of my mouth(i have hsv but never got sores in that location on the inside).do all herpes simplex sore crust over? these are not crusting over just have a white/gray coating?
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It isn't possible to judge whether you might be having a herpes outbreak from this description. You could see a doctor for testing of the lesions for HSV. If the diagnosis remains uncertain, play it safe and avoid kissing or performing oral sex until they have healed.
Answered 7/18/2023
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