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My gf had a cold sore on her top lip for more 1 month is it herpes ? i knew that herpes sore stays max for 14 days what does this mean?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Herpes Questions: Yes, you have hit it on the head. This sounds abnormal and she needs to be seen by her trusted medical advisor...Or at least an expert in herpes. There might be more going on.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/11/2018

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