Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cold sores occur around the mouth area and resemble blisters or a cluster of blisters. Carlos Ciudad Photography/Getty Images Cold ...

Anyone who’s ever developed a cold sore knows just how painful and annoying they can be. Often, the unwelcome guests don’t come unannounced — you’ll often feel the cold sore before actually seeing it.

Sometimes people will have triggers that are personal to them, says Adigun. “For example, spicy foods may be a trigger for someone. But more than likely spicy foods may be just for them, whereas we ...

While cold sores are not dangerous, they can be irritating — especially if you suffer from frequent outbreaks. Although they most commonly appear around the lips and mouth, cold sores can spread to ...

First, you’re not alone. Up to 80% of American adults have the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which can cause cold sores (also known as fever blisters), according to Johns Hopkins. The viral infection ...

Popping a cold sore may be tempting, but it’s generally not a good idea. It can increase the risk of infection and scarring. To speed up healing, rather use an over-the-counter cold sore cream to keep ...

WEBVTT HEBERT WITH THIS MORNING’S WEEKEND HOUSE CALL. >> I HAD A PATIENT WAS SERIES CANKER SORES AND MY PATIENT UP A WERE COLD SORES AND SO I WANTED TO TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCES. COLD SORES AND ...

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, but their ...