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How fast can a new freckle appear after sun exposure with sunscreen? i have a new small freckle-colored spot near lip, but i worry it could be herpes

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Relax: Herpes does not look like a freckle.

Dr Feola and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/3/2015

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

For sure not herpes: A freckle can't appear overnight. However, sun exposure can make subtle color changes more obvious. For sure this isn't herpes, which doesn't behave at all like this. Why does it even enter your mind? Forget it, not an issue.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 8/3/2015

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A member asked:

How fast can a new freckle appear after sun exposure with sunscreen? i have a new small freckle-colored spot near lip, but i worry it could be herpes

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Feola and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Blinski agreed

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