Skin Magazine

Since she was a little girl Julie has suffered from severe cold sores. Julie would often get several cold sores at the same time which cover her lips and also large parts of her chin. Julie Davidson is a 21-year old beauty therapist from Queenferry in Scotland says; I have had these sorts of colds sores since [...]

By Amy Anderson Christmas is a time that can play havoc with your skin. From too much alcohol to new party clothes and scented gifts, your skin doesn’t rejoice at this festive time of year! So while you may return to work or school having had a joyful Christmas break, often your skin looks ruddy, [...]

Distraught mum, was at her wits ends about her teenage daughter’s cold sores Naomi, 16, whose school attendance and self confidence were being badly affected by her monthly outbreaks of cold sores. BY  Nina Thorpe, 43, a legal secretary from Ryde on the Isle of Wight 3 July, 2007 “By this summer it had got the [...]

I have had cold sores since I was a child. I caught them from my mum. All the way through childhood, adolescence I have always had cold sores. They have been a constant feature of my life and even with a husband who is a GP we couldn’t find any relief. BY Anita Qurtley 3 July, 2007 [...]

Melanie, a 41 year old accounts manager from Sittingbourne in Kent, just married to Dean, 41, has suffered regular cold sore attacks since she was just 4 years old. In the lead up to her wedding she was desperate to prevent an attack from ruining her special day: “I have suffered with cold sores since I was [...]

Jo had suffered from cold sores for years, but on holiday she had her worst outbreak ever, with 11 cold sores which swelled up her face and left her with scars. BY Jo 4 July, 2007 “I’ve had cold sores all my life, with some periods being better than others, although I always get at least one or two quite [...]

Question: Unfortunately, I’m prone to cold sores. Are there any natural remedies you would recommend? BY Rebecca Laske 16 September, 2008 – 12:33 Answer: Cold Sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex virus; type 1 and type 2. HSV-1 is the first type of Herpes Simplex Virus and generally infects [...]

The severity of cold sores and the duration of cold sores are reduced more by a lip balm containing an extract of liquorice than most conventional cold sore treatments, according to a new study. 11 June, 2008 Treatments for cold sores are normally gels and creams which are applied after the cold sores have appeared. [...]

A   liquorice balm containing an extract of  liquorice could help prevent cold sores, according to a new study. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus which effects over 30 million people in the UK. Liquorice contains high levels of Glycyrrhizic Acid, which research shows has strong anti-viral actions. When applied to the [...]

“I never suffered from cold sores before I was 15. I had just started going out with a boy who was the heart throb of the school. I was so happy and excited to have my first boyfriend. However, when the moment finally came for me to have my first kiss, a moment that most [...]