And in those miserable, wintry days of the pandemic, I was thankful that I could hide my mouth behind a face mask. I am not alone in feeling there is a stigma around cold sores, despite the fact ...

May not be good for oily skin If your cold sore has entered the crust-over stage, this noncomedogenic facial cleanser is a good choice. It’s gentle, won’t contribute to further irritation and ...

However, the virus can spread even when there are no visible sores. This phenomenon, known as "viral shedding," means that the herpes simplex virus can be present in the saliva and on the skin ...

Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. Ask Well Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I ...

but old skin cells fail to fall off. The new and old cells clump together, causing thick, itchy patches, sores, and flakes. There are several different types of psoriasis. The condition may also ...

causes cold sores. In a similar manner to the chickenpox virus, HSV lives in a nerve with branches to the skin. Small amounts of it are constantly in the skin, even if there is not a visible ...