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Yes it's possible, oral herpes is a cause of occular (eye) herpes.
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What causes cold sores and warts?
Both cold sores and warts are caused by viruses. Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus. Warts are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus).
Can cold sores be spread?
Yes; cold sores can be spread. If at all possible, refrain from touching it for 21 days so not to infect the eyes or other places on your body.
Can you get cold sores on your chin?
Yes, unfortunately cold sores can manifest on the chin. They can occur pretty much anywhere around the mouth, eyes, and nose. Additionally, cold sores, because they are the herpes virus, can be spread from those areas to the genitals and anus as well.
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
What kills chickenpox and cold sores once they break open?
Chicken pox an cold sores are slightly different. Cold sores are caused by oral herpes, chicken pox are caused by herpes zooster. Antiviral medication will treat both conditions.
Do you get cold sores from the wind?
You don't get cold sores from the wind.
Are cold sores contagoues?
Cold sores are very contagious.
Are cold sores airborne?
Cold sores aren't airborne.
Does polysporin work on cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus, and polysporin is not active against viruses, so it won't work for cold sores.
Do they have cold sores in South America?
They do have cold sores in South America.
Are cold sores bad?
Cold sores aren't bad but they can be painful.
Can you get cold sores from hsv-2?
You can get cold sores from hsv-2.
