Cold sores develop on the lips and around the mouth with red, swollen and sore skin. They can break open and leak clear fluids and they usually heal within 2 weeks.
They are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus that enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. They spread through direct contact with infected persons or things. Are there effective cold sore remedies? Yes, you can consult a physician or you can look them up in internet.
The virus can also cause genital herpes. It’s not curable that stays in your body for the rest of your life. That’s an uglier truth!
