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 ...

When you don’t feel well, you want a quick fix. You might be familiar with treatments for allergies or the common cold. But what about cold sores? These fluid-filled blisters commonly found on or ...

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, can appear on your mouth or lip and are usually caused by oral herpes or herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). “It’s extremely ubiquitous,” says Alexandra ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My husband frequently gets cold sores. Most of the time, it seems they are due to stress. We’ve been together for two years. I’ve never had cold sores, and I’d like to avoid ever ...

For many years, scientists have known that the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, can take up residence in parts of neurons in the peripheral nervous system. Stress can even ...

If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you're familiar with the first hint of trouble. A tingling signals an unwelcome visitor is about to make an appearance, usually at the worst possible time. Soon, a ...

Cold sores and pimples are two common skin conditions that primarily affect the face. Cold sores (herpes labialis) are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) and affect up to 80% of adults in the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have had a few cold sore flare-ups over the past few months after years without getting any. What causes them to come back, and what’s the best way to treat them? Cold sores are ...

Cold sores, also known as oral herpes, can pass through sexual contact. However, they are not technically a sexually transmitted infection (STI), as people most often acquire cold sores through ...

Like acne, a cold sore outbreak can be a frustrating dilemma that makes everyday activities (like eating, drinking and talking) cumbersome. With the right products, you can lessen the pain and ...

You already know that lemons can clean almost everything in your house, but recent studies have proven that lemon balm essential oil effectively kills the herpes virus. Since all cold sores are caused ...