Cold and flu season is starting off strong in the UK, with stuffy noses and sore throats plaguing the netizens of Reddit’s r/AskUK. If you’re one of the people affected by an autumnal sniffle ...

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 supports healing since it ...

Cold sores typically go through several stages over two to three weeks. They start as tingling or burning, followed by fluid-filled blisters that eventually scab and heal.

When the virus is dormant, you can’t pass it along. However, before a cold sore visibly breaks out, it may already be contagious, says Dr. Schleicher, author of the book Skin Sense!

While symptoms can almost always be managed, “there are no treatments that shorten the duration of a cold,” says Hill. Instead, "every cold just needs to run its course," says Mitzner.

Did you know that a person with a cold sore could be contagious for 15 days? Cold sores are a group of tiny, painful blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV1, HSV2). They’re also called ...

Cold sore causes Cold sores are caused by infection with the highly contagious HSV-1 virus. Most people are infected when they are kids.

On top of symptoms like sore throat, runny nose, and cough, you might also get body aches, fatigue, and a low-grade fever. Stage 3: The late stage of your cold, between days seven and 10.

Respiratory viruses, including COVID, flu and RSV, are spreading across the U.S. -- and so are other infections. So how long are you contagious with some of the more common ones? Find out here.