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Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common—and one of the most confusing—infections. Two ...

There are some tips that can clue you in to whether you're dealing with oral herpes versus acne. According to Dr. Garshick, here are some of the key differences: Cold sores often clear up on their ...

Here's how to tell the difference between cold sores and canker ... and take a culture or blood test to confirm. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, an incurable condition that ...

Cold sores are painful blisters on the lips that can form unsightly crusts. They are very common and are caused by the herpes simplex virus. The medical name for facial cold sores is herpes labialis.

The common cold sore virus, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), may do more than just cause painful sores—it can invade the ...

THE herpes simplex ... discovered the cold sore virus can infiltrate the brain and potentially lead to dementia. A long-term study conducted in Sweden revealed a strong link between the virus ...