Entries by Cold Sores

Cold Sores and Women

A Women’s Guide to Managing & Preventing Cold Sores Are you a victim of recurring cold sores? Or does your partner have a not-so hidden mark above their lips? For whatever reason you need, cold sores can be big trouble if not handled properly. So here’s our list of the most important things women need […]

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Managing Your Emotions with Cold Sores

Sometimes, we like to think “That will never happen to me.” One of those things is probably cold sores. After a night of drinking, hanging with friends, meeting someone new, or even out of the blue, we suddenly find ourselves dealing with an issue we never even thought of before. You think to yourself “Why […]

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Double-Blind Study

In 1998-99, Professor Loic Vaillant of the Department of Dermatology in the Faculty of Medicine in Tours, together with Dr. Deheuvels and eight independent physicians, undertook a double-blind clinical trial, producing a report entitled “Study of the Effects of Effects of ‘predicate thermal therapy device’  that utilized Topical Heat in Recurrent Peri-buccal Herpes”. The study […]

7 Cold Sore Home Remedies

Cold sores have been around for a long time, and many sources claim to know the answer for quick and easy at home cold sore treatment. From certain foods, herbs, supplements and chemicals, there’s a lot of information about non-medical treatment options – but how many of them actually work? We’ve compiled a list of […]

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How to Protect Your Lips From Cold Sores

One of the main causes of a cold sore on your lip can be cracked or dry lips. When lips are dry, they can easy split, especially around the corners of your mouth. This is a perfect opportunity for a cold sore (sometimes called fever blisters) to appear, so keeping your lips in the best […]

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Your Liver & Cold Sores

Most people wouldn’t associate the liver and cold sore outbreaks. But the way your liver operates could point to why you’re having constant, recurring outbreaks of cold sores. Healthy living is a critical step in eliminating outbreaks before they happen. There is a substantial relationship between cold sores and the immune system. The immune system […]

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Is it a Cold Sore or a Pimple?

You’re doing your morning routine and you notice a tender spot on your lip. A closer look shows the beginnings of a nasty looking sore, and your mind begins to race. Is it a pimple? Are my lips chapped? Or, is it a dreaded cold sore outbreak? As many as 90% of the population has […]

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Cold Sores During Pregnancy

How To Manage Cold Sores During Early Pregnancy and Beyond. If you’re pregnant, you’ve already got enough on your mind. The last thing you want to worry about is a cold sore outbreak. However, those with recurring cold sores can probably expect a cold sore during their pregnancy term. Learning what to expect can be […]