For example, if an infected person kisses someone, the virus can enter from the infected person's cold sore into the other ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD In some ways, the features of a cold sore vs. a pimple on the lip line are very ...

THE herpes simplex virus type 1 is best known as the villain behind the dreaded cold sore. When it’s not triggering eruptions ...

A 5-gram tube of Zovirax cream runs more than $200. A month’s supply of valacyclovir (500 milligrams) tablets costs between ...

The first causes cold sores and fever blisters on the mouth, and is thought to be responsible for most cases of genital herpes in the UK. HSV-2 is most commonly associated with genital herpes alone.

QUESTION: I used Zovirax ointment for two decades while I had employer-funded insurance. Once I went on Medicare, I learned ...

Cold sores, sore throats, migraines and conjunctivitis are among the conditions which will no longer be treated on the NHS by ...

Cold sores are mouth herpes that appear as blisters beneath the skin’s surface around the mouth or on the lips. They are a ...

"Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV ... it can appear as painful blisters around the lips and mouth, often accompanied by burning sensations and flu-like symptoms," she explained.

Viruses are one of the most common causes of sore throats. A sore throat is often a symptom of a cold or the flu. Viruses that cause mononucleosis, measles, chickenpox, croup, and other illnesses ...

Following a recent crackdown on 'unnecessary' spending, the NHS has stopped prescribing certain 'over the counter' remedies ...