While cold sores are not dangerous, they can be irritating — especially if you suffer from frequent outbreaks. Although they most commonly appear around the lips and mouth, cold sores can spread to ...

First, you’re not alone. Up to 80% of American adults have the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which can cause cold sores (also known as fever blisters), according to Johns Hopkins. The viral infection ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What starts as a subtle tingle or burning in your mouth can signal something more painful on the horizon: a pesky canker sore. For ...

Cold sores are a lesion that can appear on and around the mouth. While they aren't dangerous, they can be uncomfortable, itchy, and unsightly. Cold sores usually resolve themselves within a few weeks, ...

Wondering how to get rid of a cold sore? Although these normally clear up on their own, cold sores can be painful while they heal. We've asked dermatologists, GPs, and virus specialists to recommend ...

Herpes simplex virus (HSV), the virus that causes cold sores, is extremely common. In fact, about two-thirds of people under 50 have it, according to an estimate from the World Health Organization ...