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Is A Persistent Cold Sore Indicative Of Carcinoma Cells?

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Posted on Thu, 26 Oct 2017
Question: I have had pre-cancerous, carcinoma cells, removed from my head and face. Could a persistent cold sore be another such cell?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cold sore

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

Usually persistent cold sore cant be carcinoma cells


See your doctor if:

1-You have a weakened immune system
2-The cold sores don't heal within two weeks
3-Symptoms are severe
4-You have frequent recurrences of cold sores


Regards
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Is A Persistent Cold Sore Indicative Of Carcinoma Cells?

Brief Answer: Cold sore Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking Usually persistent cold sore cant be carcinoma cells See your doctor if: 1-You have a weakened immune system 2-The cold sores don't heal within two weeks 3-Symptoms are severe 4-You have frequent recurrences of cold sores Regards