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Is it normal for herpes sores to become less painful with time or does it usually stay until they go away?

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Dr. Garland Martin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Herpes: it is normal for the pain to decrease, as the nerve ending fatigues out. but they should be treated by your primary care physician

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 5/20/2016

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pain: Herpes pain will usually become less painful even thought you may still see the rash.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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