Cold sores are a widespread affliction, with an estimated 3.7 billion people under 50 being affected globally. Cold sores are simply a nuisance for many people, but they can be a painful and...

While times of stress are difficult enough to weather on their own, an annoying cold sore can make those stressful times much worse. Fortunately, there are lifestyle habits and fast-acting cold sore medicine...

What are cold sores? The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes cold sores. Cold sores are a collection of small, fluid-filled blisters on your face. They most commonly appear on or around the lips, but they...

Dealing with a cold sore is never easy, and is often very frustrating. While cold sores themselves can go away, the actual virus never does. When...

The virus that causes cold sores is extremely contagious, so it’s common for people to feel wary about taking part in normal activities out of fear of infecting...

Question: Are Cold Sores Contagious? Dr. Chris Kammer answers this question as part of theQuantum Health Oral Care VideoSeries. Answer: Yes, they are contagious and can be spread very easily. To protect yourself and others, it’s important to learn how the herpes simplex virus 1 that causes cold sores can...

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....

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

Text from the video; Dentist Dr. Christopher Kammer: Preventing Cold Sores According to the Center for Disease control, 17% of adult Americans test positive for the Virus that causes genital herpes, and fully 80% test positive for Herpes Simplex 1, which causes cold sores. Although 80% of adults test positive...

Lysine lip balm containing sunblock can help keep your lips healthy all year. The summer sun can cause damage to your lips by breaking down collagen and triggering cold sores. Choose a lip balm containing lysine and SPF of at least 15 to get the most protection for your lips.