A member asked:

Do oral herpes always hurt? because i have some white - yellowish spots on my upper lip but they don't hurt at all.

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Dr. Simon Rosenberg answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Not Always: The usual prodrome that warns many people that herpes is about to erupt is a tingling or even numbness to the lip.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Herpes hurt?: Many people experience oral herpetic lesions that are not painful at all, so i would have to say no it does not always hurt.

Answered 7/2/2016

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