Yes, cold sores can occur in children. The majority of people contract the herpes virus before the age of 10. The first episode of children may be very severe, and some children experience dehydration because they do not want to eat or drink. These severe cases of cold sore outbreaks usually happen inside their mouth [...]

Anyone exposed to the herpes virus can experience the symptoms of cold sores. They can occur to people of all ages– everyone from infants to adults, although the frequency tends to slow down as a person gets older. More than 60% of those living in the United States have had at least 1 cold sore [...]

There are 2 types of herpes virus:
Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 is usually the cause of cold sores on the mouth, lips, and face. This is the most common type that causes recurrent cold sores on the face.
Herpes simplex Virus type 2 is generally the cause of genital herpes.
A myth that people believe is [...]

The herpes simplex virus is the cause of cold sores. Herpes simplex virus comes in 2 forms– type I and type II, although type I is usually the cause of cold sores. A person can contract this virus from contact with other people who carry the virus. Usually cold sores are passed from mouth to [...]

Cold sores are small blisters that are caused by the herpes virus. They usually occur on the mouth and lips, although some people will get cold sores on their nose also. These blisters are very painful, they are filled with fluid and then scab over while they are healing. Although the body’s immune system can [...]