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 ...

The cold sore-causing Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) hijacks human cells and reconfigures its DNA within just an hour after infection, according to a new study that may help tackle the pathogen. Viruses ...

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 ...

It's no secret that cold sores tend to pop up during periods of stress and then take another two or three weeks to go away. But new research offers a clearer understanding of why stress, illness and ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. So, what exactly are cold sores? According to Dr Kakai Kulabusia, a medical immunology ...