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Our 15 yr aa/fem is getting flat sore breakouts on her top lip (not inside the mouth) during/on her menstrual cycle for the past 9 mon - not herpes?

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Dr. Peterson Pierre answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Could be acne: If this isn't herpes, it certainly could be acne. Acne is sensitive to hormonal fluctuations that occur with the menstrual cycle and can cause painful pimples anywhere on the face.

Answered 4/24/2019

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Could be: Herpes simplex 1 is virus that lives in the body for ever. One of the reasons the virus can become active is because of stress. Can her cycle cause her stress...

Answered 9/7/2013

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