Do cold sore patches actually work?
Yes. During an outbreak, the HSV-1 is present, and can be easily transferred from one person to another, for example through kissing or sharing a drink. COMPEED® Discreet Cold Sore Patch seals the cold sore, helping to prevent the virus spreading to others.
How common are cold sores in Australia?
Herpes on the lips and mouth is known as cold sores and is more often caused by HSV1. Herpes on the genital and anal areas is known as genital and anal herpes and is more often caused by HSV2. Around 75 in every 100 Australian adults have been infected with HSV1, and around 12 in 100 have HSV2.
What is the best cold sore cream in Australia?
Antiviral creams or ointments such as aciclovir, famciclovir and valaciclovir should be used in the first few days of a cold sore outbreak when a tingling sensation or a raised sore or blister is first noticed. These are available without prescription from pharmacies and other shops and supermarkets.
Is cream or patches better for cold sores?
A pharmacist can recommend: creams to ease pain and irritation. antiviral creams to speed up healing time. cold sore patches to protect the skin while it heals.
Why are polysporin cold sore patches discontinued?
Conversation. We’re so sorry our Polysporin Cold Sore Healing Patches were discontinued due to a variety of marketing factors including sales. We will be sure to share your feedback with our marketing teams and let them know how much of an impact they had on you. Thank you for your feedback.
Can you put hydrocolloid patches on cold sores?
Current cold sore outbreaks can be treated with creams and hydrocolloid patches. The COMPEED® cold sore patch instantly hides, protects and relieves pain while achieving comparable healing time to commonly used anti-viral 5% cream *. The Hydrocolloid-075 technology is an active gel that acts like a second skin.
Why did I get a cold sore in a new spot?
Once a person contracts the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), it usually causes an initial outbreak of cold sores. Then, the virus remains in the person’s body for the rest of their life, causing new cold sores to form randomly when it reactivates.
How do I get rid of a cold sore fast Australia?
To help your cold sore outbreak heal quickly, the Health Direct Australia recommends soothing the cold sore with ice wrapped in a clean cloth and resisting the urge to lick, poke and pick the affected area.
Does savlon work on cold sores?
Savlon for blisters & sores Whether the blister is broken or still intact, it’s important to keep it clean and covered with a dressing to protect it. Savlon Antiseptic Cream can be applied to the blister before the dressing to help reduce pain as well as to help prevent infection during the healing process.
Do they still make polysporin cold sore patches?
Conversation. We’re so sorry our Polysporin Cold Sore Healing Patches were discontinued due to a variety of marketing factors including sales. We will be sure to share your feedback with our marketing teams and let them know how much of an impact they had on you.