Sometimes people will have triggers that are personal to them, says Adigun. “For example, spicy foods may be a trigger for someone. But more than likely spicy foods may be just for them, whereas we ...

When you don’t feel well, you want a quick fix. You might be familiar with treatments for allergies or the common cold. But what about cold sores? These fluid-filled blisters commonly found on or ...

Alas, those little (or uh, not so little) red bumps seem to pop up whenever they damn well please and wreak havoc on your life. A cold sore is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), ...

Roll your tongue around your mouth, and you might feel a sting from a new tender spot. A tiny, unwelcome crater of pain, a red circle of fire tucked against your cheek. It feels worse with every ...

In the fall of 2020, Katie Drablos noticed a canker sore on the back of her tongue that wouldn’t go away. As the pain increased, she visited urgent care, wondering if it was a COVID-19 symptom. It ...

Canker sores are painful ulcers that form inside your mouth. The sores can affect daily habits like eating and drinking. Experts recommend key practices like regular teeth brushing and flossing to ...

A mysterious bump near your lips can be unsettling. Is it a harmless pimple or something more serious like a cold sore? Distinguishing between the two is crucial for effective treatment and prevention ...

Before you try to cover up a cold sore, there are some pretty important hygiene and application tips to keep in mind. Share on Pinterest Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images The herpes ...

Three times in the past year, I got a canker sore while traveling. The pattern makes it easy to diagnose: The cuisines of the countries I had traveled to were heavy in tomato sauce, cheese, yogurt, ...

Cold sores, also known as oral herpes, can pass through sexual contact. However, they are not technically a sexually transmitted infection (STI), as people most often acquire cold sores through ...