If you get six or more cold sores per year, your doctor may recommend something called suppressive antiviral therapy, which ...

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO There are many reasons you can develop bumps on your tongue. Often, these growths ...

Humans have figured out the forces behind planetary motion and the Irish potato famine, yet most canker sores remain something of a mystery, even while affecting 25% of people worldwide.

Herpes has long been known to lie dormant in the body, waiting for the right moment to strike. But new research has revealed ...

A dog was discovered with open sores infested with maggots, covered in feces and untreated matting, leading to the arrest of ...

Understanding the triggers of a canker sore can help you prevent future flare-ups, but when they strike, treatment is key. We ...

A new study reveals that herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), commonly known for causing cold sores, can travel through the nasal ...

“Depending on how often you have cold sores outbreaks, the most effective treatment would be with an oral medication that can be prescribed by a physician, to be used either for flares (if you ...

Over-the-counter gels provide temporary pain relief for both minor and moderate cankers. They feature an anesthetic called benzocaine that numbs the affected area. They also shield the canker from ...