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Do cold sores itch?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

They can: A cold sore is a lesion with blisters (lip, chin, cheek, nostril & sometimes mouth) which causes burning, pain & itching.

Dr Fairchild agreed

Answered 1/11/2017

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