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The Appearance Of Cold Sores On The Skin
Sunday, June 1st, 2008The appearance of cold sores on the skin is caused by the virus which is activated due to certain catalysts and sometimes even the lack of catalyst. The virus may lay dormant for years and then suddenly come alive. Although cold sores generally appear in the corners of the mouth or the lip area, cold […]
Symptom Checker: Cold Sores and Fever
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008Cold sores and fever frequently appear together. Because of this, cold sores are also called fever blisters. Cold sores are actually caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1). This is not the sexually transmitted herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2, or genital herpes) but many lifelong HSV-1 cold sore sufferers can testify to […]
Characteristics Of Cold Sores
Sunday, March 16th, 2008Noticeable Characteristics Of Cold Sores
Cold sores can be very uncomfortable blisters that are found in the outer oral region of an individual. The characteristics of cold sores are that they are typically small in size, reddish in color and appear swollen and feel sore. In many cases, the blisters can break open and a clear […]
