Verywell Health on MSN1y
Is It a Cold Sore or Pimple?
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 Hearty Soul on MSN5mon
The Guide to Never Getting Cold Sores: Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid and Supplements to Take
Why do we get cold sores, anyway? Cold sores are small blisters that appear on the lips or around the mouth. Characterized by red, swollen and blistered skin, they are caused by the Herpes Simplex ...
People’s Pharmacy: Ask dermatologist about better remedy for cold sores
A 5-gram tube of Zovirax cream runs more than $200. A month’s supply of valacyclovir (500 milligrams) tablets costs between ...
The Sun10d
From dementia to brain-swelling and ‘kiss of death’ – how the harmless cold sore virus becomes more sinister
"Cold sores might seem like just a minor annoyance, but they can actually lead to some serious health issues," Dr Anil Sharma, a medical doctor at Sharma Skin & Hair Surgery, tells The Sun.