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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Herpes type 1
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Apr 12, 2000 12:00AM
, Apr 12, 2000 12:00AM
Ed:
Recurrent cold sores are always outside the mouth, at the lip margin. Canker sores, pssibly viral but not herpes, are inside the mouth but sore. They're not contagious. I'm not sure if the white spot in your wife's mouth is even a canker, but it almost surely isn't herpes. A doctor seeing it when it's there would know for sure.
Best.
Dr. R
Recurrent cold sores are always outside the mouth, at the lip margin. Canker sores, pssibly viral but not herpes, are inside the mouth but sore. They're not contagious. I'm not sure if the white spot in your wife's mouth is even a canker, but it almost surely isn't herpes. A doctor seeing it when it's there would know for sure.
Best.
Dr. R
Member Comments (3)
by damian, Apr 13, 2000 12:00AM
What would happen if i gave my fiancee oral sex whilst having a cold sore ???
by Jamie, Apr 13, 2000 12:00AM
your question is answered on this forum; scroll down and you will find it. bottom line, it's not a good idea.
