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Re: Herpes or Allergic reaction?
From: devastated (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 4 Aug 2003 10:14:21 -0500 (CDT)
Sounds like it definately could be herpes, or commonly referred to as
"coldsores". However, keep in mind that research states that about 80%
of the population has oral herpes (even if they don't get visible
symptoms).
At Sun, 27 Jul 2003, Anonymous wrote:
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>One of my guy friends gets blisters on his upper lip. He says he is
>allergic to lipstick, so whenever his wife is wearing lipstick or even
>lip gloss and kisses her, he gets these blisters. Is this possible or
>could it be Herpes outbreak? He says he has never gotten tested for STD
>being that his wife has been his only partner. However, he did tell me
>that she has cheated on him in the past. Should I urge him to get
>tested for Herpes and other STDs, or should I leave well enough alone?
>He values my opinion and, if necessary, I do believe I can scare him
>into getting tested.
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