We wish the patches came in different sizes as they might be too big for smaller cold sores on the lips. This product may cause a slight burning sensation during application. Also, it contains only ...

but several studies have shown that hydrocolloid patches help shorten cold sore and herpes blister healing time almost or as well as using an an anti-viral prescription. Another bonus? Patches prevent ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader with a question about using ivermectin to treat scabies.

So, what exactly are cold sores? According to Dr Kakai Kulabusia, a medical immunology specialist, these are small blister-like spots that appear in or around the outside of the mouth and are ...

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 ...

The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, has long been known to have effects on the brain and central nervous system. Researchers from the University of Colorado and the ...

Researchers at CU Anschutz offer new insights into the long-term effects of HSV-1 infection. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the cause of the common cold sore, can spread into the central nervous ...