Cold Sores vs Herpes: The Difference, Testing and Ayurvedic Treatment
Cold sores vs herpes are often treated as separate conditions, but true cold sores are usually a form of oral herpes caused by HSV-1. This patient guide explains oral and genital HSV, transmission, symptoms, testing, recurrence triggers, cold sores versus canker sores, and individualized Ayurvedic treatment involving diet, Pitta-Rakta assessment, Agni, Ojas and Rasayana planning.