Waking up with a spot on your lip is never a good feeling. Often cold sores or pimples are to blame, though telling the difference isn't always easy. They can look similar on the surface, but their ...

Seeing a red bump emerge on your lip line can instantly send you into straight-up panic-mode, and Google isn’t the most reassuring BFF when it comes to figuring out whether you’re dealing with a ...

A mysterious bump near your lips can be unsettling. Is it a harmless pimple or something more serious like a cold sore? Distinguishing between the two is crucial for effective treatment and prevention ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." PIMPLES ARE pervasive to the human body. Acne can pop up everywhere—on your face, on your back (hello ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." “When dead cells aren't removed from the surface of your skin,” says Dr. Yadav, “they can get trapped ...

A cold sore is a group of small, painful blisters (ulcers) on your face caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Although they typically show up around the outside of your mouth, you can also get ...

Blisters on the lip can be due to cold sores, sunburn blisters, canker sores, and more. Treatment can depend on the underlying cause. There are many reasons why lip blisters develop, including ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What do you recommend to reduce healing time for cold sores on the lip? These flare-ups are so frustrating because they can take so long to heal. Is anything available that is better ...

Before you try to cover up a cold sore, there are some pretty important hygiene and application tips to keep in mind. Share on Pinterest Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images The herpes ...

A canker sore, or aphthous ulcer, is a lesion that develops on the soft tissues that line the inside of the mouth, gums, and inner lips. The exact cause of canker sores is unclear. Some risk factors ...