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 sores are contagious and spread through contact, such as kissing and sharing drinks. You can get pimples from bacteria ...

A popular lip balm is being hailed as a must-have by shoppers prone to cold sores - and it's available for less than £10 ...

The LipQ Liquorice Balm, is available from Amazon, with many saying they've noticed fewer cold sores or haven't had one in ...

Q: In my younger years, I suffered from recurring cold sores when exposed to the sun or when under stress. What worked for me back then was a product called Enisyl (lysine spelled backward). It worked ...

For many years, scientists have known that the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, can take up residence in parts of neurons in the peripheral nervous system. Stress can even ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

Approximately two out of three people under the age of 50 suffer from cold sores - and many may be unaware of how to stop them before they fully develop. To help, Doctor Eric Berg has offered his ...