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Resource Guide for Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Type 1)

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

ConditionInDepth

Resource Guide for Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Type 1)

American Academy of Dermatology

9500 W Bryn Mawr Avenue

Suite 500

Rosemont, IL 60018-5216

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Suite 540

Washington, DC, 20004

P.O. Box 1968

Des Plaines, IL 60017

888-462-3376

847-240-1280 (Outside U.S)

http://www.aad.org

This site provides education, support groups, and a physician locator. The information is comprehensive and contains color photos of cold sores at different stages of infection.

Kids Health—Nemours Foundation

10140 Centurion Parkway North

Jacksonville, FL 32256

904-697-4100

https://www.nemours.org/

The Kids Health website provides information for parents, teens, and kids on pediatric health topics, such as cold sores.

Contributors

  • Michael Woods, MD, FAAP
Last Updated:
2023-02-09

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.