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

Cold sores, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), can be painful and contagious. Preventing outbreaks involves ...

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 ...

These are known as prodromal symptoms. Early signs of oral herpes, which you may feel in the area where a cold sore is about ...

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

People with genetic predispositions to Alzheimer’s or who have a history of severe cold sore outbreaks should consider regular medical check-ups to monitor neurological health. Early ...

We already know that the virus behind cold sores, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), can also infect the brain and the central nervous system, and now a new study sheds more light on how the viral ...