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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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MD - Dermatology, MBBS

Dermatologist•Surat
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Cold sores are also known as fever blisters. They are surely not something a person would want to have. These sores occur on the face of the person or even inside his or her mouth. They are lesions which appear like blisters. There is a lot of pain which is caused by cold sores. Eventually, they end by bursting and then crusting over. But, what really causes cold sores to form?

The condition of cold sores is something that is attributable to the HSV, or the Herpes Simplex Virus. The typ...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Delhi
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What are Cold Sores?
Cold sores are also called as fever blisters. Fever blisters are a common viral infection. Cold sores are red, fluid-filled blisters that form near the mouth or on other areas of the face. These blisters are often grouped together in patches. Cold sores usually heal in two to four weeks without leaving a scar.

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Infection, fever, or a cold
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Sun exposure and severe burns
Cancer chemotherapy
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General Surgeon•Chennai
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It is totally invalid to ask how long you will have to be in the hospital after your surgery. True or false? Take this quiz to know more.
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Last Updated: 8 years ago • Featured Quiz
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General Surgeon•Jabalpur
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Don t reveal your health history to the surgeon. True or false? Take this quiz to know more.
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MBBS, MS - General Surgery

General Surgeon•Ranchi
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It is totally invalid to ask how long you will have to be in the hospital after your surgery. True or false? Take this quiz to know more.
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Dermatologist•Pune
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Can nutritional deficiency cause canker sores? True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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Diploma in Trichology - Cosmetology

Dermatologist•Pune
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The use of cold compress can aggravate the cold sores. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, Diploma in Venerology & Dermatolog...read more

Dermatologist•Pune
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Cold sores are typically caused by the herpes simplex virus and are characterized by small blisters that develop around the lips and mouth. However, some people do not showcase any symptoms at all. The mouth is the most affected area as the skin in this area is not as resistant to the virus as skin on other parts of the body. It can also occur on the chin, nose or cheeks. Cold sores are communicable through skin contact. This condition can also be triggered by stress.


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MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MBBS

Gynaecologist•Mumbai
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Are you observing bumps and lesions in and around your vagina? These are female genital sores, which may be painful, itchy, produce a discharge, and are very tender. These lumps and sores may occur due to skin disorders. Female genital sores mostly appear as a symptom of STIs or sexually transmitted infections. STIs are considered to be a hidden epidemic, which many women leave untreated because of embarrassment or fear.

Diagnosis of female genital sores
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Diabetologist•Thane
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Exercise has a considerable number of benefits to offer people who have diabetes. As a result of doing exercise on a regular basis, the blood sugar level stays in check. Managing diabetes without indulging in any physical activity is near to no good as exercise is the backbone of diabetes treatment. Here are the ten exercises that prove to be great for people with diabetes.

Walking: Walking is considered to be one of the best exercises for treating diabetes and the most prescribed physi...more
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