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What can cause a cold sore on your ear lobe?

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Herpes virus: The herpes virus is always the cause of cold sores. It is mistakenly assumed that cold sores only occur on the mouth or nose, but they can occur anywhere.

Dr Bansal agreed

Answered 7/20/2018

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