Fever blisters, also known as cold sores, are a common annoyance caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1). These clusters of small, fluid-filled blisters typically appear on the lips or around ...

If you tend to develop cold sores or fever blisters on your lips, you are not alone. Herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1 affects more than half of all people in the U.S. by the time they reach their 20s.

Fever blisters tend to form in visible areas, like the lips or mouth. Their appearance can cause embarrassment, making you self-conscious during face-to-face interactions.

Cold sores are also sometimes known as “fever blisters.” After the blisters break, they usually form a scab that can last for days. However, they typically heal on their own within a couple weeks.

Heat and skin diseases can also cause blisters. You could also experience blistering from sunburn, or fever blisters on the lip or near your mouth — those blisters are commonly called cold sores.

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