Cold sores occur around the mouth area and resemble blisters or a cluster of blisters. Carlos Ciudad Photography/Getty Images Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which is very ...

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If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you're familiar with the first hint of trouble. A tingling signals an unwelcome visitor is about to make an appearance, usually at the worst possible time. Soon, a ...

Cold sores occur on the outside of the mouth and are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Canker sores are blisters inside the mouth that can occur due to injury, nutritional deficiencies, and ...

Did you know that a person with a cold sore could be contagious for 15 days? Cold sores are a group of tiny, painful blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV1, HSV2). They’re also called fever ...

Cold sores are a symptom of oral herpes, which is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Angular cheilitis is less common and has several different causes. Each condition is treated differently. Mouth ...

Lip ulcers are cold sores, and canker sores are a type of mouth ulcer. Both can cause pain and discomfort but typically clear up without medical treatment. Lip ulcers are another name for cold sores.

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 ...

Dear Dr. Gott: In a past column, you responded to a reader whose daughter suffered from constant mouth sores. You told her to switch toothpastes and use Orajel and similar products. I agree with your ...

A canker sore in the throat can be painful. However, home remedies, such as sucking an ice cube or using a saltwater gargle, may provide relief. Also known as mouth ulcers or aphthous ulcers, canker ...

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 ...