This article is a part of our Q&A series in which we give detailed answers to our readers' questions. Have a question? Don't hesitate and send it to us to get a detailed answer! Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are small, fluid-filled blisters that appear around the mouth, often in clusters. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and can be painful and unsightly. The blisters usually break open, leak a clear fluid, and then crust over before they begin to disappear. This Q&A answer provides information on the fastest ways to dry up a cold sore, to alleviate pain and shorten the healing time. What…

This article is a part of our Q&A series in which we give detailed answers to our readers' questions. Have a question? Don't hesitate and send it to us to get a detailed answer! Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are small, fluid-filled blisters that appear around the lips or inside the mouth. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) and can be painful and unsightly. While there is no cure for the virus that causes cold sores, there are treatments that can help to alleviate the symptoms and speed up the healing process. What are Cold Sores? Cold sores are the result of an infection with…