Fever blisters, also known as cold sores, are a common annoyance caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1). These clusters of small, fluid-filled blisters typically appear on the lips or around the ...

Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) reactivation is common among patients with hematologic malignancies. 1,2 Risk factors include mucosal disruption (e.g., after chemotherapy) and neutropenia. 1 The report ...

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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 ...

Erythema multiforme is an immune-mediated skin condition that may develop inside the mouth. Oral symptoms can include lesions on the lips and blisters and erosions on the gums and palate. Various ...

Theres no denying it: Dry, chapped, itchy lips can be uncomfortable. When your lips are irritated, youll likely have the impulse to scratch or lick them. But doing either will just make your lips red ...

Health officials in the mid-Atlantic region have recently reported a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD. What is hand, foot and mouth disease, and what causes it? How is it spread? What are ...