While most canker sores will eventually go away without treatment, these remedies can provide quick relief and help lesions disappear sooner. Don’t be fooled by a canker sore’s small size. These ...

Canker sores are small, painful reddish lesions in the mouth that have a white or yellow center. Some causes of canker sores are spicy/acidic foods, vitamin deficiencies, braces, and stress. Most ...

Lysine may help reduce cold sore flare-ups, but don’t use it if you’re pregnant, as there isn’t enough research to support its safety. It’s a good idea to ask your doctor before trying any treatment.

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 ...

Which cold sore treatment is best? Whether you call them cold sores or fever blisters, they’re all the same. These painful, itchy bumps that form on the lips and around the mouth make life difficult ...

Most adults have had a cold sore at some point—cold sores are very common. But what can you do as a parent if your child develops cold sores? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains how core sores are ...