One of the most common ways to contract cold sores is through close personal contact kissing, for example. But how does this ...

Cold sores are mouth herpes that appear as blisters beneath the skin’s surface around the mouth or on the lips. They are a ...

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Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD In some ways, the features of a cold sore vs. a pimple on the lip line are very ...

QUESTION: I used Zovirax ointment for two decades while I had employer-funded insurance. Once I went on Medicare, I learned ...

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We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...

If you are prone to cold sores, use antiviral creams or oral medication to reduce the severity and duration of outbreaks. Protecting your lips and skin from the sun can also help prevent flare-ups.” ...

It penetrates deep to create a barrier around healthy skin cells to prevent the spread of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). This cream should be applied five times a day until your cold sore is ...

"Cold sores might seem like just a minor annoyance, but they can actually lead to some serious health issues," Dr Anil Sharma, a medical doctor at Sharma Skin & Hair Surgery, tells The Sun.