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Does this look like ghsv ?

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john75827
john75827

I know I have hsv1 as I've gotten cold sores since I can remember as a kid how likely would it be to get ghsv ? and does this look like It or fordyce

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  • L2341
    L2341 john75827

    Edited

    Hi, they are Fordyce Spots. They seem a bit irritated so they might stand out and look more elevated.

    • L2341
      L2341 malcolm77106

      Posted

      No they don't, but if the skin is irritated, it can peel over them.

    • john75827
      john75827 L2341

      Edited

      thanks for the reply ! I have been worried about it they as I had a discomfort feeling but it went away after 4 days no real pain burn or anything just kind of slightly sore

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