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Can Stubble Provoke Cold Sore?
I know that my boyfriend's facial stubble cannot directly cause the cold sore I sometimes get on my chin since it is generated by the Herpes 1 virus, however, is it possible that if his stubble penetrates the sensitive skin on my face it could indirectly provoke the cold sore?
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
Trauma to the area where the cold sore appears could possibly provoke the virus and cause a breakout of the lesion. So it is possible that if his stubble is irritating your face, it might be an indirect activation of the virus. Hope this helps.
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