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Getting Cold Sores to Chill

Your lips feel swollen and tingly. But it has nothing to do with a romantic kiss you just shared (dang it!), instead you know it’s a sign. Red blisters are about to appear on your lip. Cold sores (or fever blisters) are caused by the type 1 herpes simplex virus and they’re highly contagious. They appear as small, red, and painful blisters on the outside of your lips, but they can also show up on your nose and chin. You can expose yourself to the virus by coming in contact with someone who has an active cold sore. Kissing, sharing … Continue reading →

Help for Canker Sores

Canker sores are small ulcers that appear inside our mouths. They begin as a small red dot that will form a white head and eventually rupture and leave an open sore. These are slightly different from the also common cold sore. Cold sores are caused by a herpes virus, appear outside of the mouth, and are highly contagious. Studies have yet to prove just exactly why we get canker sores. Some scientists suggest they are inflammatory/stress response, the result of an injury, something that is hereditary, or caused by bacteria or viruses. Junk food, stress, acids, tobacco, dehydration or the … Continue reading →