First, you’re not alone. Up to 80% of American adults have the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which can cause cold sores (also known as fever blisters), according to Johns Hopkins. The viral infection ...

Swab the cold sore with pure aloe vera gel three to four times a day until the sore goes away. Aloe will soothe your ...

Anyone who has suffered from a cold sore outbreak can attest that the experience is far from pleasant. A small canker-like sore develops somewhere on the lip, and it continues to grow and become more ...

While cold sores are not dangerous, they can be irritating — especially if you suffer from frequent outbreaks. Although they most commonly appear around the lips and mouth, cold sores can spread to ...

Q. I have had cold sores for years, generally when I’ve been stressed. While working, I had good insurance and I always used prescription Zovirax cream. Now that I’m retired, this cream is not covered ...