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Are Small Red Itchy Patches Under The Bottom Lip Signs Of Herpes?
Both my son and daughter recently have a small red patch under there bottom lip that s itchy. They are 15 and 17. Bothmyhusband and I have heroes and I ve always feared I passed it on to them in birth. Is it possible they are having their first outbreak now?
Hi Thanks for posting on HCM It could be herpes.You may carry this virus for years without any symptoms if the immune system is healthy.A possible lip infection by a bacteria or fungus is possible.I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination and a Herpes work-up. Hope this will help Best regards
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Are Small Red Itchy Patches Under The Bottom Lip Signs Of Herpes?
Hi Thanks for posting on HCM It could be herpes.You may carry this virus for years without any symptoms if the immune system is healthy.A possible lip infection by a bacteria or fungus is possible.I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination and a Herpes work-up. Hope this will help Best regards