Wondering how to get rid of a cold sore? Although these normally clear up on their own, cold sores can be painful while they ...

In the fall of 2020, Katie Drablos noticed a canker sore on the back of her tongue that wouldn’t go away. As the pain increased, she visited urgent care, wondering if it was a COVID-19 symptom. It ...

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 ...

Did you know that a person with a cold sore could be contagious for 15 days? Cold sores are a group of tiny, painful blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV1, HSV2). They’re also called fever ...

It can be tempting to pop a cold sore. However, popping a cold sore releases infectious fluid from inside the blister, increasing the risk of further cold sores, infection, and scarring. In this ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What do you recommend to reduce healing time for cold sores on the lip? These flare-ups are so frustrating because they can take so long to heal. Is anything available that is better ...

Cold sores are blisters that can develop on the lips or around the mouth when a person has the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There is currently no cure, but there are treatment options to help control ...

A cold sore is a group of small, painful blisters (ulcers) on your face caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Although they typically show up around the outside of your mouth, you can also get ...

Q: With regard to treating cold sores, I use pure vanilla. At the first sign of a cold sore, I pour a small amount of vanilla extract on a cotton ball and hold it on the cold sore for one or two ...

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