sores

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The biotech’s experimental cancer treatment is a genetically engineered version of the Herpes Simplex Virus type 1, the same virus that causes cold sores.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Because it appears to accelerate repair, SerpinB3 could eventually be developed into a therapy for chronic, hard-to-heal wounds, such as pressure sores and other ulcers that close only very slowly over time.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

And because skin removal surgeries can take up to six hours, they carry a higher risk of medical complications like hypothermia, pressure sores and infection.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

It can appear as open sores, red patches, rashes, growths, or bumps.

From Salon • Sep. 2, 2025

It could cure burns, sores, piles, colic in babies, bleeding dysentery and even rheumatism.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya