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...

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Lips

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You use your lips on a daily basis to help perform a variety of tasks, yet how much do you really know about them? Below are a few interesting facts about lips you probably didn’t know! 5 Surprising Facts About Lips   The reddish color of your lips is caused by...

Are Cold Sores Contagious?

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There’s nothing fun about cold sores. They can make you feel self-conscious – in addition to causing you physical pain. To make matters worse, cold sores can be very contagious. 1 As if dealing with a cold sore outbreak isn’t bad enough, imagine how you would feel...