Experts explain oral yeast infections (oral thrush, candidiasis of the mouth)—including oral thrush symptoms, treatment ...

Canker sores are painful ulcers that occur in the mouth, including on gums. Here's a look at how to deal with them.

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Mouth and tongue lesions are often one of the first symptoms of human immunodeficiency ...

Cold sores spread through viral infection Cold sores result from the herpes simplex virus type 1 and typically appear as fluid-filled blisters on or around the lips.

It seems as if your immune system is very weak at the moment (stress can do this) and this is why you are experiencing so many cold sores at once. It is important to boost your immune system with ...

Cold sores, caused by the herpes simplex virus, are common, with some studies suggest seven in 10 Britons have them at any given time.

Canker sores (also called aphthous ulcers) are small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues inside your mouth—around the gums, inner cheeks, or under the tongue. Unlike cold sores, canker ...

Cold sores, caused by the herpes simplex virus, typically appear outside the mouth on the lips or around the nose and are highly contagious. In contrast, canker sores are confined to the inside of ...

Canker sores and cold sores are common but distinct oral conditions that often get confused. Understanding the difference is key to proper management and prevention. Canker sores, or aphthous ...

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 importantly, how to prevent an ...

Feeling fatigued with a cold in this changing weather? It might be ‘silent dehydration’ holding you back! Here's how to restore your body’s vital fluids Sore throat, cold, fever slowing you ...

"It’s possible to spread it even without getting cold sores yourself. A significant portion of people who have ‘never had a cold sore’ will shed the virus occasionally without knowing it." ...