"Love Island" contestant Nic Vansteenberghe is being criticized for having a cold sore on the show. But he doesn't deserve the shame. Here's what to know.

So, you have a cold sore, otherwise known as oral herpes. These fluid-filled blisters often found on or around the mouth are not only painful, they may also inflict feelings of shame.. “People ...

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Uncovering the KISS-tory of cold sores: Strain of herpes behind unsightly facial blisters dates back 5,000 years to when Bronze Age men and women began SNOGGING, study claims.

The herpes simplex virus type 1 is best known as the villain behind the dreaded cold sore. When it’s not triggering eruptions of ugly crusty sores on the mouth, it takes refuge in the bundle of ...

Spread of cold sores traced back to Bronze Age boom in kissing. Research suggests spread of HSV-1 strain of herpes virus coincides with mass migration – and the cultural import of smooching ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Cold sores and pimples are two common skin conditions that primarily affect the face. Cold sores (herpes labialis) are caused by the herpes simplex virus ...

The modern strain of the virus that causes cold sores has been traced back to around 5,000 years ago, with researchers suggesting its spread could have been propelled by the emergence of kissing.

Cold sores stem from the herpes simplex virus type 1 ... HSV-1 can spread through close contact, such as sharing utensils, kissing, or touching an active outbreak. In contrast, ...

He shared that cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV: HSV-1 and HSV-2. While both types can cause cold sores, HSV-1 is the most common culprit.

The spread of cold sores could be traced back to kissing in the Bronze Age, a study found. Scientists at the University of Cambridge said the HSV-1 strain of the herpes virus arose during vast ...