I drove to the closest open pharmacy which was 45 minutes away as I know what can be unleashed on my face if I don’t take valacyclovir, the antiviral medication used to treat herpes, within the first ...

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 ...

Ryan Becker from Spokane is battling a rare medical condition that has left doctors at the Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins ...

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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 ...

This article explores the treatment options for oral herpes (cold sores) and genital herpes ... some topical creams that are ...