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How do you get cold sores?

Cold sores, medically known as herpes labialis or oral herpes, are a common viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). In Denmark, like in many other countries, a significant portion of the population is affected by this virus. Understanding how cold...

Counting Down: How Long Do Herpes Outbreaks Last?

If you’ve recently contracted herpes, you’re likely anxious to know how long an outbreak will last and when life may return to normal. The duration of a herpes outbreak can vary from person to person and also depends on the type of herpes virus you have....

When Can I Kiss Again?

How to Tell if Your Cold Sore Is Contagious As you feel that familiar tingling on your lip, your heart sinks. Another cold sore is forming, which means painful blisters for the next week or so and the risk of passing the infection to loved ones. The herpes simplex...

How Contagious Is Genital Herpes Really?

The Facts You Need to Know As a sexually active adult, you may have questions about genital herpes and how contagious it really is. Herpes is a virus also called HSV Herpes Simplex Virus and is divided into two types;  HSV-1 commonly known as oral herpes 1 or cold...

Is Herpes Dangerous or Just Unpleasant?

The Definitive Answer As an adult, you have probably come across some surprising statistics about the prevalence of herpes. According to the World Health Organisation, around two-thirds of people worldwide under the age of 50 have herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1),...