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 ...

Like acne, a cold sore outbreak can be a frustrating dilemma that makes everyday activities (like eating, drinking and talking) cumbersome. With the right products, you can lessen the pain and ...

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 ...

Dermatologists give us the low-down. Waking up with a spot on your lip is never a good feeling. Often cold sores or pimples ...

Cold, dry weather can cause lip irritation, cracking, and cold sores. Blistex offers several over-the-counter products to treat cold sores and moisturize lips. Using antiviral creams at the first sign ...

You already know that lemons can clean almost everything in your house, but recent studies have proven that lemon balm essential oil effectively kills the herpes virus. Since all cold sores are caused ...

Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. Ask Well Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I get cold ...

Cold sores, also known as oral herpes, can pass through sexual contact. However, they are not technically a sexually transmitted infection (STI), as people most often acquire cold sores through ...

The idea of treating a cold sore with something that smells great is tempting, but is this safe or are you running the risk of ticking off your cold sore. So it’s understandable that you’d want to do ...