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 ...

Cold sores can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience, but they’re incredibly common and usually nothing to worry about health-wise. The small, fluid-filled blisters typically appear around the ...

So, what exactly are cold sores? According to Dr Kakai Kulabusia, a medical immunology specialist, these are small blister-like spots that appear in or around the outside of the mouth and are caused ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you're familiar with the first hint of trouble. A tingling signals an unwelcome visitor is about to make an appearance, usually at the worst possible time. Soon, a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...