In addition to medication, you can use topical treatments — in gel, patch or cream form, as a healing solution for cold sores ...

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 ...

Roll your tongue around your mouth, and you might feel a sting from a new tender spot. A tiny, unwelcome crater of pain, a red circle of fire tucked against your cheek. It feels worse with every ...

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 ...

FIVE AT FOUR FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH. PAINFUL WOUNDS REQUIRING PAINFUL TREATMENTS. IT’S REALITY. FOR MORE THAN 3 MILLION AMERICANS EVERY YEAR WHO DEVELOP BED SORES. BUT IMAGINE BEING ABLE TO TREAT THOSE ...

Canker sores, though often overlooked, are a common oral health issue that can cause considerable discomfort. These small, painful ulcers typically form inside the mouth and can interfere with daily ...