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Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2020
Question: i smoke so im not sure if this is the reason, but i was just curious if its a cold sore / herpes in making
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It seems like cold sores, not related to smoking.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I see the photo you attached and it seems like it is related to cold sores.
It doesn't seem related to smoking but it is a viral infection caused by HSV1.
Any viral infection,stress and fatigue may cause it .
It may need some days to get better without any treatment.


Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I Smoke So Im Not Sure If This Is The

Brief Answer: It seems like cold sores, not related to smoking. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. I see the photo you attached and it seems like it is related to cold sores. It doesn't seem related to smoking but it is a viral infection caused by HSV1. Any viral infection,stress and fatigue may cause it . It may need some days to get better without any treatment. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.