Dermatologists give us the low-down. Waking up with a spot on your lip is never a good feeling. Often cold sores or pimples ...

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, dry weather can cause lip irritation, cracking, and cold sores. Blistex offers several over-the-counter products to treat cold sores and moisturize lips. Using antiviral creams at the first sign ...

Wondering how to get rid of cold sores? You’re not the only one. Both cold sores and HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus type 1), the virus that typically causes them, are incredibly common. Having cold sores ...

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 ...

From drug stores to diamonds. Not only are cold sores annoying, but the tiny blisters around the lips can lower one’s self-esteem and be a source of embarrassment. A 2022 survey by Abreva found that ...

Children with atopic dermatitis are at higher risk of complications from the herpes simplex virus-1 (which causes cold sores) ...

It’s a common misconception that cold sores only appear during the winter months. There are various factors that can set them off year-round, including sickness, menstrual cycles and, somewhat ...

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 ...

The summer weather is well and truly in full swing - but unfortunately, cold sores are not exclusively a winter ailment. Plenty of other factors can trigger them, including illness, menstrual cycles ...