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Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Treatments to heal herpes sores faster ...

The first vaccine to protect against the herpes virus that causes cold sores could soon be on the market. Doctors who have spent 15 years developing the new vaccine, and who will use it on around ...

Herpes, the common cold sore, could become a powerful new weapon in the fight against cancer, following pioneering work by British doctors. Neurologists have been using the herpes virus to treat a ...

The herpes simplex virus, also known as HSV, is a viral infection that causes genital and oral herpes. Get the details on key signs, diagnosis, and treatment. 7-Question Quiz: Cold Sores 101 ...

Herpes sores can affect many areas of the body, including the mouth, genitals, and eyes. Herpes sores look like blisters filled with fluid, which can break open and then crust before healing.

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 ...

In search of answers, I put all the big questions to dermatologist Dr. Hiba Injibar… “A cold sore is a small blister that appears around one’s mouth. It’s caused by the virus herpes ...