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Can Stubble Provoke Cold Sore?

I know that my boyfriend's facial stubble cannot directly cause the cold sore I sometimes get on my chin since it is generated by the Herpes 1 virus, however, is it possible that if his stubble penetrates the sensitive skin on my face it could indirectly provoke the cold sore?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Trauma to the area where the cold sore appears could possibly provoke the virus and cause a breakout of the lesion. So it is possible that if his stubble is irritating your face, it might be an indirect activation of the virus. Hope this helps.
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Can Stubble Provoke Cold Sore?

Trauma to the area where the cold sore appears could possibly provoke the virus and cause a breakout of the lesion. So it is possible that if his stubble is irritating your face, it might be an indirect activation of the virus. Hope this helps.