A cold sore, in most cases, occurs around the lip area, although there is also a possibility that this viral infection may infect the other body part areas. Cold sore is also known as fever blister—a zit-like blister caused by herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). Despite the small size, cold sores are somewhat painful and thus, […]
Can cold sore lead to genital herpes?
Herpes is not an uncommon health issue. More than seventy percent of the whole society develop this issue. In fact, researches proves that we all keep herpes virus inside the body. However, this virus is immobilized and harmless. If you are included to those who have a higher susceptibility to this disease, some potential triggers […]
How to get rid of cold sore scars on lips
Cold sore is caused by a herpes virus. This is a skin disorder which typically occurs at or around your lips. Cold sore is accompanied by itching and burning sensation, and commonly occurs in the form of blisters. These blisters might occur on the corner of your lips, on your upper or lower lips, or […]
Can a cold sore leave a scar on lip?
Cold sores are commonly signed by the occurrence of fever blisters. These are small watery raised skin which may be located around the mouth, around the nose, or on the lips. Fever blisters are itchy and might be painful. In some severe cold sore, these blisters might be accompanied by raised temperature. Cold sore is […]
What’s the difference between cold sores and genital herpes?
Someone might live without noticing herpes virus they are carrying. This virus may stay for a long time inside the body and be visible through an outbreak. You might experience fever, itching skin, fever blisters, burning, and tingling areas during herpes flare ups. Some body parts are susceptible to herpes compared to other parts. You […]
How to get rid of a fever blister in one day
A cold sore is not always about the pain it might cause. Yet, this is a skin disorder which may distract your entire skin beauty. As cold sore blisters often occur on your facial skin, the effects it might cause can be related to your comfort and self-esteem. You possibly have an important day to […]
Does salt and toothpaste help cold sores?
Cold sores do hurt. This is a skin disorder which is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which commonly causes labial cold sores. Cold sores usually start with itchy skin around the mouth, which further followed by the appearance of water-filled blisters. These blisters might be located on the corner of the lips or even […]
How to stop a cold sore from getting bigger
Cold sores is a kind of skin disorder which usually comes unnoticed. This is a skin problem caused by virus infection which is initially signed by itchiness, burning sensation, or small rashes around labial areas. In further cold sore infection, the affected skin might show some watery blisters which can grow or multiply. Severe cold […]