A mouth sore ... different? Cold sores are contagious. They are fluid-filled blisters and they may burst and liquids ooze and form a crust. They usually disappear in 5 to 10 days without scarring.

Iron deficiency is the world’s most common nutritional deficiency, affecting an estimated one billion people, or a third of us. In the UK, at least, it seems to be on the rise. At the end of last year ...

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

You can also get a cold sore by sharing cutlery, lip balm or towels with someone who has a cold sore. It’s a bit unclear how Kieran got a cold sore during the experiment if Kristina didn’t ...

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the cause of the common cold sore, can spread into the central nervous system and preferences for certain parts of the brain. Study results published today in the ...

Overall, cold drinks can benefit a sore throat by: Decreasing pain Decreasing inflammation Decreasing swelling For some people ... This is because your mouth and throat tend to dry out as you sleep.

Some people believe you should avoid consuming milk and other dairy products when you have a cold or sore throat because they create mucus ... eyelids, ears, nostrils, mouth, lips, anus, and genital ...

Viruses are one of the most common causes of sore throats. A sore throat is often a symptom of a cold or the flu ... is inflammation or swelling of the tissue that lines the sinuses.

Threats to your lips come from everywhere: sunburn, windburn, cold and dry air, bacteria, cold sores, you name it. (It's a rough world out there for your kisser.) For all these reasons ...

Cold can help temporarily numb your sore throat and reduce any swelling ... or opening your mouth, your face or neck are swollen, or you have non-throat symptoms, such as joint pain, earache ...

It’s common to assume it’s just a cold ... When paired with a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of oral gonorrhoea. Dr Pirzada recommends, "Cover your mouth, and teach children ...

Applying a cold, damp cloth to the affected area can also help reduce swelling and pain ... It is best to keep a cold sore moist to prevent cracking and bleeding. Using a lip balm or ointment ...