Medical Review by Andrea Eisenberg MD Summary: Understanding the herpes simplex virus The herpes simplex virus is often confusing as it has two main types, HSV-1 and HSV-2 (Painter, 2005). While HSV-1 is commonly associated with oral herpes or cold sores, HSV-2 is usually linked with genital herpes. However, both types can affect different body parts, challenging the … [Read more...]

Medical Review by Heidi Moawad MD Summary: Lip blemishes: know the difference Have you ever been in a situation where you were unsure whether the bump on your lips was a cold sore or a pimple? It's common to confuse the two, but did you know they have different causes and treatments? Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are caused by the herpes simplex virus, … [Read more...]

Medical review by Heidi Moawad, MD Summary: Cold sores are common—but help is available Cold sores affect millions of Americans, and can cause significant pain and discomfort when they flare up—so it’s useful to know how to treat them. Fortunately, there are many different treatments available for cold sores, so it’s just a matter of knowing which ones are right … [Read more...]