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Is it normal to get a cold sore on your penis?
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Sores are never norm: Cold sores, the recurrent form of the herpes virus, comes in two forms. It used to be that type 1 was oral, type 2 was genital. Both following exposure to the virus from an infected partner. Several prescription therapies are available from your doctor. All can control an outbreak, but there is no "cure." be warned that 95% of those infected will spread virus--even between outbreaks. Use safe sex.
Answered 7/23/2020
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