Why Are Cold Sores More Common in Winter?

The winter is supposed to be the most joyous time of the year. That’s why it’s so frustrating that it’s the primary season for cold sores. There’s nothing more frustrating than showing up to a family gathering with a cold sore. So, why are cold sores more common in...

4 Tips for Dealing with Cold Sores

Cold sores are typically triggered by specific situations or conditions.1 Fatigue, contact with an infected person, exposure to too much sunlight and stress are a few of the most common triggers of cold sores. Because these triggers are common issues that most people...

Cold Sores vs. Canker Sores – What’s the Difference?

Cold sores and canker sores are both conditions of the mouth that affect millions of Americans.1 Though the two conditions are often mistaken for one another, they are two entirely different ailments. Cold Sores Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are small...

Why are my cold sores coming back, and how can I make them stop?

Cold sores can be a nuisance if appropriate care is not taken when treating them. Unfortunately, once you get your first cold sore the virus stays in your body for life.1 Like other ailments, the virus needs to be treated with a proper regimen in order to minimize the...