Cold sores occur around the mouth area and resemble blisters or a cluster of blisters. Carlos Ciudad Photography/Getty Images Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which is very ...

When you don’t feel well, you want a quick fix. You might be familiar with treatments for allergies or the common cold. But what about cold sores? These fluid-filled blisters commonly found on or ...

Sometimes people will have triggers that are personal to them, says Adigun. “For example, spicy foods may be a trigger for someone. But more than likely spicy foods may be just for them, whereas we ...

Most of the time it stays quiet, but when the immune system is strained, it can resurface on the lips as a painful outbreak.

Waking up with a spot on your lip is never a good feeling. Often cold sores or pimples are to blame, though telling the difference isn't always easy. They can look similar on the surface, but their ...

Anyone who has suffered from a cold sore outbreak can attest that the experience is far from pleasant. A small canker-like sore develops somewhere on the lip, and it continues to grow and become more ...

When it comes to treating cold sores, the typical drugstore is well stocked with creams, balms and ointments all claiming to treat the red, pus-filled and uncomfortable growths. But some of these ...

Cold sores occur on the outside of the mouth and are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Canker sores are blisters inside the mouth that can occur due to injury, nutritional deficiencies, and ...

While cold sores are not dangerous, they can be irritating — especially if you suffer from frequent outbreaks. Although they most commonly appear around the lips and mouth, cold sores can spread to ...

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 ...

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 ...