Cold Sores: why and when to treat them March 29, 2013 There are several reasons to treat cold sores including: to treat the symptoms to reduce the pain and speed healing to prevent transm...Read More
How can the cold sore diagnosis be confirmed ? March 29, 2013 The diagnosis is usually made by the history from the patient combined with the examination of the skin. At times it is difficult to be ...Read More
Cold sores - What are the risks? March 29, 2013 What are the risks to me? Proper hygiene is important at any time but especially during a cold sore outbreak. It is possible to transf...Read More
What triggers cold sores? March 29, 2013 Most of the time the outbreaks seem to have a life of their own and there is no one factor that appears to have initiated or caused the o...Read More
How do I know that I have a cold sore? March 29, 2013 Location of the herpes outbreak Cold sores are most frequently located on the lips at the place where the lips meet the skin and the m...Read More
Why do I have cold sores? March 29, 2013 Cold sores are caused by a virus. Once you have been exposed to the virus and infected with the herpes virus you are infected for life. ...Read More
The Facts About Cold Sores March 26, 2013 Cold sores , or fever blisters, are common among Canadians. Read the facts about cold sores and the virus that causes them Fact: Co...Read More
What are cold sores? March 26, 2013 Cold sores appear as a cluster of small blisters usually on the lips or around the mouth, especially the corners, and occasionally insid...Read More
Cold Sores Treatment March 25, 2013 Most cold sores will clear up on their own after 7-10 days. Most treatment options are focused on reducing the discomfort and pain assoc...Read More
Medical Options for Treating Cold Sores March 25, 2013 Most cold sores will clear up on their own after 7-10 days. Most treatment options are focused on reducing the discomfort and pain assoc...Read More