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

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HSV-1 most commonly causes oral herpes, sometimes called cold sores or fever blisters, on your lips, mouth ... can be potentially devastating for the baby, possibly leading to permanent ...

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“Asking people not to kiss your baby is definitely a new precaution ... note the consequences they face now. “I have cold sores for life because my parents didn’t set boundaries,” another TikTok user ...

Cold sores, or fever blisters, are precisely herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) that appear as fluid-filled blisters around the lips that can also develop on the chin, cheeks or inside the nostrils.

Part of the mint family, lemon balm is also known to have antiviral properties and help in curing cold sores. Though ice may not reduce the duration of a cold sore outbreak, it can ease the ...