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 ...

Mouth and lip sores are often caused by an injury, medical condition or sometimes herpes simplex virus. Learn how to soothe ...

Stress is thought to boost the activity of leukocytes, immune cells linked to inflammation throughout the body, including in ...

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 ...

Canker sores are painful ulcers that form inside your mouth. The sores can affect daily habits like eating and drinking. Experts recommend key practices like regular teeth brushing and flossing to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Cold sores are contagious and spread through contact, such as kissing and sharing ...

Cold sores are an all-too common blemish that can undermine a person’s self-esteem and confidence, but Abreva is taking a fashionable approach to changing that perception. The cold sore cream brand ...

If you have painful, white and red spots in your mouth, you may have canker sores, but what can you do about them? The ulcers are typically small and painful and can affect eating and drinking, ...