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Cold sores
I often get cold sores. May i know the reason behind it ?
I would also like to know the cure for it.
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You are suffering from viral herpes causing cold sores.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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If you have cold sores on lips it can be herpes
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please put pictures of the affected areas in good light in private direct consult with me for detailed information and counselling and treatment
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Dr. Sujit Shanshanwal
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Cold sores are not too many referred to the eruptions of herpes and the cause is a virus. If you want to do a blood test to confirm you can get in touch with an online consultation so I can recommend the test. Hope this is helpful.
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