Cold Sores
Thursday September 18, 2003
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters or canker sores, are caused by the herpes virus. Learn more about cold sore symptoms and cold sore treatments.

By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide to Dermatology since 2002
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