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Wierd tingling and pulsing on healing cold sore, is this a normal sensation?

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Benign: No tingling can be considered normal. However the feeling that you are describing is probably benign and likely to resolve within 1-2 weeks. If it persists, see a neurologist.

Answered 9/6/2013

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