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Is it true that herpes cannot be grown on the labia majora where pubic hair is because herpes crave thin skin eg in the minora instead?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not true: That is not true. Herpes can certainly grow in those areas.

Answered 4/23/2016

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A member asked:

Is it true that herpes cannot be grown on the labia majora where pubic hair is because herpes crave thin skin eg in the minora instead?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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