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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The cold sore-causing Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) hijacks human cells and reconfigures its DNA within just an hour after infection, according to a new study that may help tackle the pathogen. Viruses ...

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 ...

The best home remedies for cold sores include taking lysine supplements, applying lemon balm, and using an ice pack.

Dear Dr. Donohue • I have been inconvenienced by cold sores throughout my adult life. What are effective over-the-counter (or prescription) treatments that will stop them in their tracks and make them ...

A class of antivirals called Pin1 inhibitors could reduce or stop outbreaks of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), the common ...

So, you have a cold sore, otherwise known as oral herpes. These fluid-filled blisters often found on or around the mouth are not only painful, they may also inflict feelings of shame. “People hear ...