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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Before you try to cover up a cold sore, there are some pretty important hygiene and application tips to keep in mind. Share on Pinterest Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images The herpes ...

The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) causes cold sores, which may appear under the nose. There is no cure for the virus that causes them, but creams and ointments, such as acyclovir (Zovirax), may ...

For such a ubiquitous plague, cold sores can be mighty shaming. In addition to the indignity of wearing a bulging, weepy blister on your lip, sufferers also must contend with the stigma of its source: ...

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 ...