So, you have a cold sore, otherwise known as oral herpes. These fluid-filled blisters often found on or around the mouth are not only painful, they may also inflict feelings of shame. “People hear ...

When we say "cold sore," you probably know what we're talking about: the annoying red bump on your lip that itches and burns. Cold sores are pesky, and uncomfortable, and can make you feel ...

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, can appear on your mouth or lip and are usually caused by oral herpes or herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). “It’s extremely ubiquitous,” says Alexandra ...

A mysterious bump near your lips can be unsettling. Is it a harmless pimple or something more serious like a cold sore? Distinguishing between the two is crucial for effective treatment and prevention ...

Swab the cold sore with pure aloe vera gel three to four times a day until the sore goes away. Aloe will soothe your ...

Cold sores can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience, but they’re incredibly common and usually nothing to worry about health-wise. The small, fluid-filled blisters typically appear around the ...

First, you’re not alone. Up to 80% of American adults have the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which can cause cold sores (also known as fever blisters), according to Johns Hopkins. The viral infection ...

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So, you have a cold sore, otherwise known as oral herpes. A cold sore is “a reactivation of a latent herpes simplex virus infection,” says Adigun. People who get cold sores were once infected with the ...