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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
fever blisters - herpes
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, Jan 08, 2005 12:00AM
, Jan 08, 2005 12:00AM
Fever blisters are herpes of the mouth. They are mainly contagious when they are fresh and not dried up. Transmission between attacks is very uncommon, but not impossible. Oral sex can transmit herpes to the penis, but the virus recurs less often if it's caught that way. Basically, she is like tens of missions of people who get cold sores. If you avoid direct contact when the sores are fresh, you should be OK.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
