Localized collections of clear fluid causing elevation of the skin, separating it into an upper and lower layer, often recurring about once per year. Generally due to Herpes Type 1 (HSV1) and appearing as blisters on the outside surface of the lips but also on the face and inside the mouth, eventually breaking down to form small ulcers and finally scabs. Also: Cold Sores, Fever Blister, Fever Blisters

	Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers) The Condition "...Canker sores do not form blisters as cold sores (fever blisters) do..." Erectile Dysfunction (ED, Impotence) Recommendation L-Arginine "...Arginine is not recommended if you have diabetes, arthritis, cancer, shingles, herpes I (fever blisters, cold sores) or herpes II..." Herpes Simplex Related Topic "...It causes cold sores around the lips and mouth, and also causes painful blisters on the genitals and in the pubic area, thighs, and buttocks..." Herpes Simplex Type I The Condition "Herpes simplex virus (HSV), which leads to "cold sores", is a recurrent viral infection that is caused by Herpes virus hominis (HVH), a most widespread infectious agent..." Recommendation L-Lysine "...Lysine supplements (as opposed to foods high in this nutrient) can play an important role in staving off and reducing the severity of herpes-related cold sores..." Neem As A Treatment "...Cold Sores: Tests in Germany show that neem extracts are toxic to the herpes virus and can quickly heal cold sores (Schmutterer, 1992)..." Olive Leaf Extract As A Treatment "...Olive leaf extract can be helpful in the treatment of the common cold, flu, chronic fatigue, cold sores (herpes), possibly HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, ear infections, eye infections, nose and throat infections, impetigo, pink eye, parasites, and a host of bacterial, viral, yeast and..." Vitamin E As A Treatment "...It combats herpes simplex (cold sores on the lips), and since this has been published in dental journals, it is now used by many dentists as a local application to the lips before the patient leaves the chair..."

Last updated: May 10, 2007