“It was around the time I was in perimenopause, and I woke up one morning ... the virus through close physical contact. In ...

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 ...

You can gauge the end of a cold by the intensity of symptoms. Body aches and sneezing are probably over. Learn how to tell ...

Fed up of the embarrassment of getting recurring cold sores? You are not alone. Here, a dermatologist gives us the facts on what causes cold sores, how we should treat them and the biggest ...

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 ...

It’s also best to avoid kissing whilst you’ve got an active cold sore. Although most people already carry HSV, if your partner doesn’t you could end up passing the virus onto them ...

"Cold sores are a common viral infection that, while unsightly and uncomfortable, typically clear up on their own within ... sharing utensils, or close physical contact. Some people carry the ...

Give them a cold drink. Hansa Bhargava, MD It's really important to help your child be comfortable when they have a sore throat. So things that can help are cold liquids, such as juices ...