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 ...

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So, what exactly are cold sores? According to Dr Kakai Kulabusia, a medical immunology specialist, these are small blister-like spots that appear in or around the outside of the mouth and are caused ...

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 ...

This piece is part of “The Cure for Everything:” A series of stories that looks at the breakthroughs, setbacks, and overall status of vaccines and cures for hard-to-treat diseases and viruses, from ...

Did I getcha with the miracle part? Just kidding about that. I did drive to work today, get out of the car, get into the newsroom, take my coat off with two minutes to spare before the 9:30 meeting ...

Shingles and cold sores result from different types of herpes viruses. So, while the shingles vaccine is very effective at preventing shingles, it doesn’t prevent cold sores. Shingles, or herpes ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I had been meaning to send this home remedy long before I read your column about cold and canker sores. My mother had recurring cold sores on her lips but also frequently had canker ...