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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Cold sores?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 28, 2000 12:00AM
, Feb 28, 2000 12:00AM
John:
Basically, the answer is no, because herpes rarely affects the inside of the mouth unless it's a first-time attack, but these are uncommon and associated with 103 fever, bleeding gums, and other symptoms not conducive to wanting sex of any kind.
I assume you are asking because you have sores inside your mouth. If so, these are probably canker sores, which are not herpes. They are small, painful, and go away in a few days. If you have sores and aren't sure what they are, I advise you to show them to a dermatologist.
Best.
Dr. R
Basically, the answer is no, because herpes rarely affects the inside of the mouth unless it's a first-time attack, but these are uncommon and associated with 103 fever, bleeding gums, and other symptoms not conducive to wanting sex of any kind.
I assume you are asking because you have sores inside your mouth. If so, these are probably canker sores, which are not herpes. They are small, painful, and go away in a few days. If you have sores and aren't sure what they are, I advise you to show them to a dermatologist.
Best.
Dr. R
Member Comments (2)
by Heads-up, Feb 28, 2000 12:00AM
Do not preform oral sex with a cold sore on your mouth. You can transmit the virus by skin to skin contact and some doctors think that it my also transfer in saliva (sp). HSV1 and 2 can appear anywhere. They are not locked to one area of the body.
