If you panic-googled “how to get rid of a canker sore” because you have one of these tender spots inside your mouth—or you feel one brewing—you’ve come to the right place. As tiny as they are, canker ...

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When you don’t feel well, you want a quick fix. You might be familiar with treatments for allergies or the common cold. But what about cold sores? These fluid-filled blisters commonly found on or ...

Three times in the past year, I got a canker sore while traveling. The pattern makes it easy to diagnose: The cuisines of the countries I had traveled to were heavy in tomato sauce, cheese, yogurt, ...

Canker sores are painful ulcers that form inside your mouth. The sores can affect daily habits like eating and drinking. Experts recommend key practices like regular teeth brushing and flossing to ...

What is the difference between a canker sore and a cold sore? Canker sores and cold sores are common but distinct oral conditions that often get confused. Understanding the difference is key to proper ...

Wondering how to get rid of cold sores? You’re not the only one. Both cold sores and HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus type 1), the virus that typically causes them, are incredibly common. Having cold sores ...

A cold sore is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), and appear as fluid-filled blisters that develop on the lip or around the mouth, according to the American Academy of Dermatology ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue — Since I turned 21, I have been battling canker sores. Every year — I am now 26 — I get at least four outbreaks ...

First, you’re not alone. Up to 80% of American adults have the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which can cause cold sores (also known as fever blisters), according to Johns Hopkins. The viral infection ...