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.

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

plus no greasy mess on my lip. ANSWER: The first antiviral drug developed for herpes simplex infections was Zovirax ...

A 5-gram tube of Zovirax cream runs more than $200. A month’s supply of valacyclovir (500 milligrams) tablets costs between ...

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But there are also the annoying parts, including frigid temperatures, scraping snow off of windshields and, of course, dreadfully chapped lips. I’m someone who’s prone to dry lips, and as soon ...

If you are prone to cold sores, use antiviral creams or oral medication to reduce the severity and duration of outbreaks. Protecting your lips and skin from the sun can also help prevent flare-ups.” ...

Now that cold and flu season is upon us, our wellness editors are using these hacks to avoid sickness and stay healthy.

One in five of us suffer with cold sores, or 'coleslaws' as spluttering children call them. They are created by herpes simplex, a virus that sits quietly in nerves around the mouth, only gracing ...