Eczema Relief, Rash Identification, and Infection Management

Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.

Cold Sores

Causes of Recurring Cold Sores

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Shavon Jackson-Michel, ND

Cold sores -- those painful, fluid-filled, blister-like lesions that appear on or surrounding the lips -- are caused by the contagious herpes simplex virus, or HSV. Two types of this virus, type 1 and type 2, can both cause cold sore-like lesions, but most cold sores are associated with type 1 infections.