Some people prefer topical treatments, such as creams or ointments, while others prefer oral medications. The second factor to consider is the severity of your cold sore outbreak. Mild cases may ...

Cold sores that are blistered are highly contagious. The fluid inside cold sore blisters is filled with the active virus and when it bursts the virus can be spread from the infected person to ...

Two 0.07 oz tubes of Abreva 10 Percent Docosanol Cold Sore Treatment Can Heal in 2.5 Days: Fever blister cream contains 10 percent docosanol to shorten the duration of cold sore symptoms (1 ...

Until now, the only treat-ment has been aciclovir creams, such as Zovirax. Though they clear the problem, it takes eight to 14 days, and the cold sores usually reappear. Now, a new light-therapy ...

Two 0.07 oz tubes of Abreva 10 Percent Docosanol Cold Sore Treatment Can Heal in 2.5 Days: Fever blister cream contains 10 percent docosanol to shorten the duration of cold sore symptoms (1 ...

Cold sores are annoying, unwanted, and often catch us off-guard, but new research suggests these small nuisances could be an unexpected caution flag for a much scarier health concern – dementia.

Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep are essential. If you are prone to cold sores, use antiviral creams or oral medication to reduce the severity and duration of outbreaks.

If you don't like drinking milk, consider creamy yogurt or soft cold ice cream to soothe your sore throat. There is no evidence that drinking milk will make a cold or sore throat worse. With that said ...

The best remedies for a sore throat usually include simple home treatments such as rest, gargling with salt water, and steam or humidity. Drinking plenty of liquids is also advised. But are hot or ...

It was first approved in 1982 as a topical cream to treat cold sores. Oral tablets also became available; the Food and Drug Administration approved them for shingles, chickenpox and genital herpes.

Ice cream floats, a beloved treat, can sometimes lead to digestive discomfort due to the combination of cold temperatures and potential lactose intolerance. While generally harmless, those with ...

We already know that the virus behind cold sores, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), can also infect the brain and the central nervous system, and now a new study sheds more light on how the viral ...