Genital herpes, a common sexually transmitted infection worldwide, is the result of the herpes simplex virus. Although a cure is not yet available for this disease, there exist methods to manage ...

Every year, a myriad of individuals struggle with the commonly encountered and irritating problem of cold sores. Various triggers such as stress, illness, and sun exposure could induce these ...

Lysine's precise role in the prevention and treatment of herpes labialis outbreaks is unknown. Of seven randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies reviewed, six showed lysine to be ...

Who here likes a cold sore? Nope. No one… I mean, what's there to like anyway? They're painful, uncomfortable, and not exactly pretty. Wouldn't it be great if they could magically disappear forever?

The Alternative Therapies column features short reviews of herbals and other "nutraceuticals" for which there is some scientific evidence of effectiveness.

While research shows that the global dietary supplements' market was already exploding back in 2021 when it was valued at more than $152 billion, the industry is showing no signs of slowing down.

Fed up of the embarrassment of getting recurring cold sores? You are not alone. Here, a dermatologist gives us the facts on what causes cold sores, how we should treat them and the biggest ...

Scientists have a new target to prevent cold sores after University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers discovered an unexpected way the herpes virus re-activates in the body. The finding ...

So, what exactly are cold sores? According to Dr Kakai Kulabusia, a medical immunology specialist, these are small blister-like spots that appear in or around the outside of the mouth and are ...