What can be worse than the onset of an unsightly skincare emergency the day of a big event such as a wedding, reunion, business interview, or first date? Have you ever cancelled a first date because a cold sore erupted? How about an acne breakout the morning of your sister’s wedding or worse… your own? With… Continue reading Beauty 911: How to Nip a Skin Disaster in the Bud
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): What You Need to Know Today
Of the multiple types of the herpes simplex virus, HSV1 (oral herpes) most often causes “cold sores” or “fever blisters” around the mouth and HSV2 (genital herpes) most often causes sores in the genital area and the anus. (Keep in mind that many people confuse the Herpes Simplex Virus with Herpes Zoster, the virus that… Continue reading Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): What You Need to Know Today
Bad Oral Health Can Ruin Romantic Relationships
Maybe the sexual flame is waning. Maybe your sex life is really good but you wish it could be even better. Forget the sex toys, lotions, pills, videos, role playing and whatever else you’re trying, and take a good look inside your mouth. Bad oral health can lead to bad sex! Dr. Susan Maples, author… Continue reading Bad Oral Health Can Ruin Romantic Relationships
Advice from a Dermatologist: Treating Cold Sores At Home
Cold sores – small blisters on the lip or around the mouth – are surprisingly common. According to the American Academy of Dermatologists (AAD), more than half of Americans age 14 to 49 have the virus that causes the sores. If the virus reactivates, or “wakes up,” the AAD says, you could get the sores.… Continue reading Advice from a Dermatologist: Treating Cold Sores At Home