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I have very long hair and when i comb it touches the outside of my pants by the groin and buttocks area. i need to worry about herpes infecting my face from my clothing when tie my hair up? do i sanitise my hair? does herpes survive in hair? how long?

Q: i have very long hair and when i comb it touches the outside of my pants by the groin and buttocks area. i need to worry about herpes infecting my face from my clothing when tie my hair up? do i sanitise my hair? does herpes survive in hair? how long?

: No, you do not contract herpes simplex that way.

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No, you do not contract herpes simplex that way.

Answered 7/25/2022

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A member asked:

I have very long hair and when i comb it touches the outside of my pants by the groin and buttocks area. i need to worry about herpes infecting my face from my clothing when tie my hair up? do i sanitise my hair? does herpes survive in hair? how long?

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