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A member asked:
2 months ago i got herpes cold sore on my lip 1 month ago it seemed to heal but redness remains & has slowly bettered am i still contagious?can i kiss
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Yes: Most of these are HSV1 and most adults already have it without any symptoms. So whoever you kiss either already has it or will get it anyway. You shed viruses periodically so you might transmit it between attacks, though you are most contagious at the beginning of a sore. Fish oil is of absolutely no value for this. There is no "detox" of herpes. There is a prescription pill which is very effective.
Answered 4/21/2018
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