Cold Sores

Concealing Cold Sores

Concealing Cold Sores

Concealing cold sores is possibly the first thing people to do, especially when visiting an important occasion. Cold sores usually appear in childhood, the virus (hsv-1) which causes cold sores generally infect the moist part of the skin lining the mouth. The virus is likely spreading through kissing from someone who has already had the virus. The first infection may[Read More…]

What Triggers Cold Sores to Break Out?

What Triggers Cold Sores to Break Out?

I hated cold sores! These little bastards have been the cause of my misery since I was like 6 years old. I hardly ever went a full year without an outbreak. When they show up on my lips and face, it’s usually painful and very uncomfortable, not to mention contagious. But the worst thing is how they affect my self-esteem;[Read More…]

Cold Sores

Cold Sores

Cold Sores – STDzip.com – Something’s off … It’s been a couple of days since you’ve first started to feel this strange tingling sensation and slight numbness on your lower lip. You didn’t think much of it and decided to go about your business. But now it’s getting worse. You started to notice this small watery bump on your lip[Read More…]

Oral Herpes: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Oral Herpes: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Herpes labialis, also known as oral herpes, is an infection of the lips, mouth, or gums due to the herpes simplex virus. It causes small, painful blisters commonly called cold sores or fever blisters. It can also cause additional symptoms such as fever and muscle aches. Another condition called ‘canker sore’ is not to be mistaken for oral herpes or[Read More…]