A cold sore is a common condition caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus that manifests itself in liquid-filled blisters around the lips, nose or chin.<\/p>\n
You can use the CompeedDiscreet Cold Sore patch at any stage of an outbreak. However, it is best to apply at the first sign of an outbreak \u2013 usually a tingling or itching sensation.
Wash your hands before and after applying the Compeed Discreet Cold Sore patch.
Compeed Discreet Cold Sore patch should be used 24 hours a day until the sore is healed* .
A patch will naturally detach after approximately 8 hours and should then be replaced with a new one.
Don\u2019t remove the patch because you want the sore to \u2018breathe\u2019. This is actually counter-productive and can lengthen the healing* process. Keeping the patch on is clinically proven to ensure the optimal healing* environment is maintained.
* healing of the cold sore lesion<\/p>\n
Compeed Discreet Cold Sore Patch treatment is the original invisible healing patch for cold sores. Its Hydrocolloid-075 technology is an active gel that acts like a second skin. It seals your cold sore to accelerate your body\u2019s natural healing mechanism.<\/p>\n
Compeed Discreet Cold Sore Patch treatment:<\/p>\n
* provides up to 12 hours non-stop action from Day 1 \u2013 to heal fast.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The patch acts like a virus shield to reduce risk of contamination from the cold sore.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Each invisible patch creates an optimal healing environment and stays in place for up to 12 hours.<\/p>\n
For best results start using when you first feel a tingle and continue using a patch day and night throughout the outbreak until the lesion is fully healed.<\/p>\n
* In a clinical study involving 174 subjects 25% of the subjects had a wear time of 12 hours or more. Individual experiences may vary.<\/p>\n
** The patch acts like a virus shield to reduce risk of contamination from the cold sore.<\/p>\n
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