Can I Get a Cold Sore on my Tongue?

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With winter in full swing and the cold, dry air unavoidable, cold sore outbreaks are frequent. Cold sores generally show up on your lips and around your mouth area1. During this time, the area around the cold sore will generally appear red and swollen2. Cold sores...

Home Cold Sore Remedies

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Cold sore sufferers often search for home cold sore remedies to help alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with a cold sore outbreak. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are a few home cold sore remedies that may help make a cold sore outbreak slightly less...

Are Cold Sores a Form of Herpes?

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Yes, cold sores are a form of herpes. Cold sores – often referred to as “fever blisters” – are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)1. These painful blisters are usually caused by HSV type 1, or HSV-11. However, cold sores can also be caused by HSV type 2, or HSV-2...

Tips for Avoiding Cold Sores During the Holidays

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With all of the shopping to do, food to eat and family gatherings to attend, the holidays can be a crazy time. The last thing you want to worry about is a cold sore breakout! To help minimize your chances of getting a cold sore this holiday season, here are a few tips...

The Worst Times To Get a Cold Sore

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While there’s never an ideal time for a cold sore to pop up, there are certain times in life when the presence of a fresh cold sore on your lip may make you want to lock yourself in your bedroom and cry: 10 of the Worst Times to Get a Cold Sore The day of a flight The...