Can An STD Be Contracted Through A Cold Sore On The Lip?

Posted on Mon, 16 Jan 2017

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Mon, 16 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : Dear Dr.,

I had a protected hand job this evening from a masseuse and I know it was safe down there. however, I licked her nipple during the time and I believe it was dry, no lactating. after all, I realized that I've been having a cold sore on my lip. Am I at risk at getting any disease especially HIV and STD?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Very Unlikely to get STD

Detailed Answer:
HI

Thanks for the information.

If her nipple was dry and there was no skin lesions on it , then it is extremely unlikely for you to get HIV/STD in that manner. Your lip sore may not be related to STD .

If possible kindly upload a picture of your lip sore so that I can tell you with more surety.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (27 minutes later)

Dr. Divakara,

I've been having cold sores since kid, the outbreaks happen about once a year or one every other year, it's not new to me. what I meant was I've already had it when licked her dry nipple. i'd like to know if the risk of HiV or STD infection increase because of that cold sore

Answered by Dr. Divakara (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible but less chance

Detailed Answer:
HI

Yes the risk increases if you had cold sore before licking her nipple. But again if her nipple is dry and free of any skin lesions , the chances are very less.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar