A cold sore normally clears up on its own within two weeks - but if you need a helping hand, we've asked doctors how to get ...

Learn the difference between cold sores and pimples. Discover how to identify, treat, and prevent these common skin conditions effectively.

Children tend to have six to 10 colds a year. A sore throat is often the first sign of a common cold. The virus infects the lining of the throat causing irritation and swelling, which can result ...

Genital herpes, an STI caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV), is prevalent and commonly transmitted through sexual contact.

DEAR DEIDRE: I’M worried that my partner’s cold sore is a sign he’s been cheating. He denies it but I’m not sure if I believe him. How else could he have got it? I’m 37 and he’s 40.

That immediately drew my attention to a familiar feeling — a tingling sensation at the corner of my mouth. I’ve had cold sores for as long as I can remember and know about a prescription drug that ...

Cold sores are painful blisters on the lips that can form unsightly crusts. They are very common and are caused by the herpes simplex virus. The medical name for facial cold sores is herpes labialis.