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What Are Cold Sores? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Got questions about cold sores? Here's everything you need to know about these pesky lesions, including their causes, symptoms, how to treat them, and most important, how to prevent an outbreak in the first place.

10 Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Sores, Answered

From how to get rid of cold sores and what causes cold sores to the link between herpes and cold sores, find the answers to common queries on this skin condition in this detailed article.

By Valencia Higuera November 26, 2018

The Causes of Cold Sores and How to Prevent Them

Understanding the factors that trigger your cold sores is one of the first steps to preventing future outbreaks. In this detailed article, learn about what causes cold sores, such as stress and fever, and how to help ward them off and avoid spreading them

By Valencia Higuera November 14, 2018

How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold Sore and a Canker Sore

Both cold sores and canker sores can affect the mouth, but these lesions aren't the same. Here's what you need to know to separate a cold sore from a canker sore, including their symptoms, how they look different, and how they're spread differently.

By Valencia Higuera November 14, 2018

What Are the Symptoms of Cold Sores and How Are They Diagnosed?

Symptoms of cold sores differ based on whether it is the first or a recurrent outbreak, but generally they're clusters of fluid-filled blisters that appear around the mouth. Learn more about the signs of cold sores and when to see a doctor for a diagnosis

By Valencia Higuera November 13, 2018

A Detailed Guide to Help You Get Rid of Cold Sores

Looking for a fast way to get rid of a cold sore? Read on to learn about effective at-home remedies, over-the-counter medication options, and conventional treatments to help make cold sores go away more quickly in this detailed story.

By Valencia Higuera November 12, 2018

What Is HSV-1?

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) spreads easily from person to person through direct contact with skin or contact with saliva.

By Lindsey Konkel March 02, 2016

How to Hide a Cold Sore

There's never a good time for a cold sore, but stressing about it can make it worse. Here, how to cover up so you feel like your most confident self.

By Chris Iliades, MD April 03, 2013