In a word, yes. Cold sores are contagious. And since cold sores are also incredibly common, if you are one of the many who are affected by cold sores, read on to learn more about cold sores, how to prevent spreading them, and where to find fast and effective relief.  ...

There is never a good time to get cold sores, but why does it seem that they seem to spring up at the worst times?

What is Lysine? Lysine is one of the seven essential amino acids, a vital building block that is needed for our bodies to build proteins. Lysine plays a critical role in supporting our immune system and promoting the...

There are many types of skin disorders, and they vary in severity. Some are permanent, temporary, painful, painless, minor, or life-threatening.

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters or Herpes Simplex (HSV1), are clear small blisters that form around the mouth and are filled with fluid. Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus I, which lives inside nerve tissue. It is estimated that 80% of the population carry the...

The obvious distinction between oral herpes (cold sores) and genital herpes is where on the body their respective symptoms occur. Oral herpes refer to the herpes virus that manifests as fever blisters or cold sores on or around the lips. This is called the Herpes Simplex Virus I. Genital herpes...

Many people who contract a cold sore (also known as a Fever Blister) misdiagnose it as a canker sore. This can happen for many reasons. In some cases, the person does not want to believe they have contracted the herpes virus. In other cases, the person has had canker sores...

If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you know how annoying they can be. Treating them as you deal with them might seem like the only option, but that’s not totally true. Our line of Lip Clear Lysine+ products is used for both treatment and prevention of cold sores. Understanding...

Lip Clear Lysine+ Clinical Study From Alternative Medicine Review (V10, No.2, 6/05)Eugene, OR: A study published in Alternative Medicine Review (6/05) shows that LIP CLEARLysine+ topical ointment healed cold sores faster than leading OTC and prescription brands costing 3 to 5 times more. Median healing time was just...

Cold sore symptoms are virtually the same for everyone, making them quite easy to diagnose. Since the life cycle of a cold sore outbreak is usually identical to the last outbreak, many people who get cold sores can detect the onset of an outbreak before physical symptoms can be observed....