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.

Cold Sores—Skin Care Guide

#1003 1166 Alberni Street

Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3

1-604-688-9171

http://www.coldsores.ca

This Canadian website, written by dermatologists, provides over 10 articles about cold sores. You'll also find a dermatology glossary and images.

Kids Health—Nemours Foundation

10140 Centurion Parkway North

Jacksonville, FL 32256

904-697-4100

http://www.kidshealth.org

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

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