I thought it was a pimple, but was, in fact, a cold sore, and I've had one about every few months for three years. I've just learned to live with it, but stress does make mine much worse” ...

Cold sores can happen because of an oral herpes infection. They mainly spread by mouth-to-mouth contact. But some people with this type of infection don't get any symptoms at all.

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus and can be both painful and disruptive. While a poor diet can weaken the ...

How to get rid of a cold sore fastWhile cold sores are not dangerous, they can be irritating — especially if you suffer from frequent outbreaks. Although they most commonly appear around the ...

Cold sores, or fever blisters, are caused by a virus and have no cure. When you feel one budding, you want to get rid of it, fast. But you probably don’t need a doctor.

Cold sores often occur amid stress, illness and sunburn. A new study seeks to explain why this is. Researchers found two proteins — interleukin 1 and DLK — play key roles in reactivating the ...

Cold sores are typically dormant, and it’s believed that stress, chocolate, the menstrual cycle, caffeine and a weakened immune system are all culprits that can lead to an outbreak.

Cold sores could be a thing of the past for one in five sufferers. A revolutionary infrared device where light travels through cells making them more resistant to viruses ...

Friedman suggests applying ice at the first hint of a cold sore, holding it against the infected site for no more than 15 minutes, to reduce swelling. You might also soak a cotton ball in whole ...

Mental stress is a cause of cold sores, despite the fact that they’re usually spread by bumping uglies or twisting tongues. Apparently, not much of that was happening on the set of this show.