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A member asked:
Why do i get cold sores after i apply chapstick?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Contaminate chapstip: I am not sure. If you have cold sore blisters it is best not to share eating utensils, chap sticks or lips sticks or kiss in order to prevent spreading the infection to someone else.
Answered 11/10/2016
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