In addition to medication, you can use topical treatments — in gel, patch or cream form, as a healing solution for cold sores ...

Dear Doctor K: I get painful cold sores in my mouth every couple of weeks. Why do I get them? And what can I do to make them go away faster? Dear Reader: Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex ...

Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. Ask Well Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I get cold ...

Waking up with a spot on your lip is never a good feeling. Often cold sores or pimples are to blame, though telling the difference isn't always easy. They can look similar on the surface, but their ...

HSV outbreaks are uncomfortable and not very pretty, but fortunately, they usually go away on their own within 10 days, even without treatment. To speed the healing, take monolaurin, an antiviral ...