Everything about blisters is inconvenient. They’re unsightly, often painful and can prevent you from wearing your favorite pair of shoes or comfortably holding a dumbbell. But resist the temptation to ...

Many mouth ulcers clear up in a matter of days, but if one lingers for many days then the problem could be more than just an ...

Cold sores are a symptom of oral herpes, which is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Angular cheilitis is less common and has several different causes. Each condition is treated differently. Mouth ...

Lip ulcers are cold sores, and canker sores are a type of mouth ulcer. Both can cause pain and discomfort but typically clear up without medical treatment. Lip ulcers are another name for cold sores.

Infections, injuries, jaw problems, and cancer can all cause mouth pain. The location and type of pain, plus any other symptoms that occur with it, can help with identifying the cause. The pain may ...

After a record run, you may notice a tiny red bubble on your foot. Don’t panic. This is likely just a blood blister and not a cause for concern. Instead of being filled with clear fluid like a ...

A team of scientists has shown that the healing of skin blisters is driven by hair follicle stem cells, which delay their own development in the process. The healing process of the tissues in the ...