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How thoroughly do i have to wash my hands to remove herpes (cold sore) before touching eyes etc? including when not breaking out (potential shedding?)

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Dr. John Gillespie answered

Hand wash: Three minutes with running water and without any germicidal soap should do.

Answered 10/24/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hand washing: If you sing the ABC song twice and use warm water & soap - that should be adequate.

Answered 7/25/2019

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A member asked:

How thoroughly do i have to wash my hands to remove herpes (cold sore) before touching eyes etc? including when not breaking out (potential shedding?)

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Gillespie answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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