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I was diagnosed with genital HSV 1 5 years ago - no ob since. Can laser hair removal cause permanent reoccurring outbreaks?

September 27, 2018
Asked By:cassie12345_ in Australia, AU

I was diagnosed with genital hsv1 5 years ago and have never had an outbreak since. I want to know if I get laser hair removal, will it damage the nerve endings so that I could get recurrent outbreaks even after all treatments are complete? Really want to get laser but too scared it’s going to cause permenant outbreaks. Also, what is the likelihood of an ob with laser for genital HSV1? Thank you so so so much. 

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