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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, can appear on your mouth or lip and are usually caused by oral herpes or herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). “It’s extremely ubiquitous,” says Alexandra ...

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Cold sores, also known as oral herpes, can pass through sexual contact. However, they are not technically a sexually transmitted infection (STI), as people most often acquire cold sores through ...

When we say "cold sore," you probably know what we're talking about: the annoying red bump on your lip that itches and burns. Cold sores are pesky, and uncomfortable, and can make you feel ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Like acne, a cold sore outbreak can be a frustrating dilemma that ...

So, you have a cold sore, otherwise known as oral herpes. A cold sore is “a reactivation of a latent herpes simplex virus infection,” says Adigun. People who get cold sores were once infected with the ...