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A member asked:

I went to a cosmetic store and tried on lipstick. the lady disinfected the lip tester before i tried it on but how safe is this? can i get herpes?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Herpes virus: The chances of getting herpes is high when using a contaminated by the virus, you have to sterilize not disinfect.

Answered 2/1/2020

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Dr. Tal Roudner answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Viral : Although it is rare if the person before you had an active herpes sore and the virus had survived till your use there is a very remote possibility to get herps. It is not very likely.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 2/1/2020

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