Cold Sores from Herpes
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Herpes not only causes sores that can be hidden in the safety of one’s underwear. It also causes cold sores, which appear on one’s mug, in plain view of the world.
Also known as fever blisters, these sores are tiny and fluid-filled, often found around the mouth, nose, cheeks and chin. They are caused by the herpes simplex type I virus (HSV-1), which affects the oral area more than HSV-2, which targets the genitals. Other times, HSV-1 can read more…










