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Do recurrent herpes lesions heal in 2 days or could thes be tears from sex?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Herpes genitalis: It would be unusual for herpetic lesions to heal in 2 days. Without seeing these impossible to diagnose. See a doctor.

Answered 9/29/2016

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