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Results 1 - 10 of 16 for Cold sore
  1. Cold Sores (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cold sores are caused by a contagious virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV. Type 1 usually causes oral herpes, or cold sores. Type 1 herpes virus infects more than half ...
  2. Mouth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or even smile. Some common mouth problems include: Cold sores - painful sores on the lips and around the ...
  3. Herpes Simplex (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes causes cold sores around the mouth or face. Genital herpes affects ... of HSV: HSV type 1 most commonly causes cold sores. It can also cause genital herpes. HSV type ...
  4. Canker Sores (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... quite painful. They are not the same as cold sores, which are caused by herpes simplex. Canker sores aren't contagious. They may happen if you have a viral infection. ...
  5. Blisters (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... chickenpox and shingles) and herpes simplex (which causes cold sores) Skin infections including impetigo What are the treatments ...
  6. Sore Throat (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... have a sore throat for many reasons. Often, colds and flu cause sore throats. Other causes can include: Allergies Mononucleosis Smoking ...
  7. Cold and Cough Medicines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of a common cold. The symptoms of a cold can include a sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, and coughing. You don't usually need to treat a cold or the cough that it causes. You can' ...
  8. Rotator Cuff Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... injuries often include: Rest Putting ice or a cold pack on the sore area Pain relievers to lessen pain and swelling, ...
  9. Common Cold (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the common cold? The symptoms of a common cold usually include: Sneezing Stuffy nose (congestion) Runny nose Sore throat Coughing Headache The symptoms usually start a ...
  10. Antibiotics (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... For example, you shouldn't take antibiotics for: Colds and runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green Most sore throats (except strep throat) Flu Most cases of ...
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