A woman on Reddit says she refused to let her dad hold her newborn during his herpes outbreak because he had "open cold sores" on his mouth. "My parents are visiting this weekend to meet our newborn ...

A newborn baby has died after being kissed by a mystery person with cold sores. Little Eloise Lampton was born healthily but died just 24 days later after becoming infected with the herpes virus, ...

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 ...

Casey Gallagher, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Denver. Cold sores are contagious until they are completely healed.

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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 ...

A mysterious bump near your lips can be unsettling. Is it a harmless pimple or something more serious like a cold sore? Distinguishing between the two is crucial for effective treatment and prevention ...

Cold, dry weather can cause lip irritation, cracking, and cold sores. Blistex offers several over-the-counter products to treat cold sores and moisturize lips. Using antiviral creams at the first sign ...