What are cold sore symptoms?

Cold sores, or HSV-1, are painful blisters that form inside the mouth or around the lips. Also known as, "fever blisters", "lip ulcers" and sometimes "canker sores", all cold sores are caused by exposure to the Herpes Simplex Virus. Anytime a single cold sore appears it is considered an outbreak, but outbreaks usually include multiple sores. HSV-1 causes physical discomfort and can be emotionally painful as well. Outbreak severity usually depends on how many previous outbreaks have occurred, or how quickly Antiviral medication is taken. Painful blisters on the mouth, lips, nose or throat Fever and body aches (similar to flu-symptoms) Mouth and throat pain Blisters eventually pop and scab over in begin healing Cold sore symptoms last about 12 days Swelling in the neck

How to stop cold sore outbreaks?

The good news is that cold sores can be successfully treated and suppressed with meds to limit the extent of future outbreaks and transmission. The quicker you take the medication, the less severe (if at all) the outbreak. Unless actively treated, oral herpes can pass between humans through kissing or sharing a drink. And, because of Viral Shedding, herpes tranmission can take place even if no sores are present.

Shop Cold Sore Treatment & Medicine Online

A man's hand picking up herpes medication from a colorful geometric background

Cold Sore Treatment

Prevent & treat oral herpes outbreaks with antivirals.

Jump In

Cold Sores Genital Herpes

Bottle of Valacyclovir to treat oral and genital herpes outbreaks on a red surface, on a pink background

Valacyclovir (Valtrex) or Acyclovir (HSV-1)

Prescription antiviral pills used to prevent & treat outbreaks

Starting at $45.00

Get Started

Bottle of Acyclovir cream to treat oral and genital herpes on a pink background and red surface

Acyclovir Cream (HSV-1)

Experience relief from cold sore symptoms with our prescription antiviral cream that not only alleviates discomfort but also accelerates the healing process.

Starting at $30.00

Get Started

Bottle of AV Defender, bottle of acyclovir cream, and bottle of valacyclovir tablets to treat and prevent oral and genital herpes outbreaks on a red surface, on a pink background

Cold Sore Trio

Prescription antiviral pills and cream are paired with over-the-counter All-Natural Herbals to prevent & treat herpes outbreaks.

Starting at $45.00

Get Started

Bottle of AV Defender to prevent oral and genital herpes outbreaks on a red surface, on a pink background

Antiviral All-Natural Herbals (HSV-1)

Antiviral All-Natural Herbals are sold over-the-counter to help prevent herpes outbreaks

$33.00

Get Started

Bottle of topical Lidocaine cream to treat oral and genital herpes outbreaks on red surface, on pink background

Lidocaine-Amitriptyline Cream (HSV-1)

Fast cold sore pain relief, without the waiting room.

Starting at $30.00

Get Started

Jar of Lysine capsules to treat oral and genital herpes on a pink background and red surface

L-Lysine Cold Sores (HSV-1)

L-Lysine is an over-the-counter medication used to manage the severity of oral & genital herpes outbreaks.

Starting at $27.00

Get Started

Cover Up! Hydrocolloid Patches

Cover Up! Hydrocolloid Patches help protect and speed healing of cold sores, herpes outbreaks, pimples, and other skin damage.

Starting at $21.00

Get Started

What are cold sores?

Cold sores are painful blisters that form inside the mouth or around the lips. They are extremely common and are most often caused by HSV-1, but they can also be caused by HSV-2. Also known as, "fever blisters", "lip ulcers" and sometimes "canker sores", all cold sores are caused by exposure to the Herpes Simplex Virus. A single cold sore is considered an outbreak, but outbreaks can also consist of multiple cold sores, especially if you're experiencing your first outbreak. Your first outbreak is often the most severe—outbreak severity typically decreases over time as your body learns to deal with the virus and prescription antivirals can help prevent outbreaks and reduce their severity.

Cold Sore Symptoms

Painful blisters on the mouth, lips, nose or throat
Fever and body aches (similar to flu-symptoms)
Mouth and throat pain
Blisters that eventually pop and scab over
Cold sore symptoms last about 12 days
Swelling in the neck

Tired of explaining symptoms?

Manage cold sores with low-cost antivirals that prevent outbreaks and reduce transmission. Bye-bye waiting room.

Free, discreet delivery

Meds ship free in (discreet) packaging. Now use all that time you saved where it really counts

Stop outbreaks before they start

Antiviral meds help your body fight HSV by reducing the cold sore symptoms and shortening the duration of outbreaks

Explain yourself to no one

Message a provider 24/7 from anywhere. Get access to hassle-free, judgement-free cold sore care. Always.

Cold Sore Treatment FAQs

Wisp Herpes medication with colorful abstract shapes on a dark and light blue background

Cold Sore Treatment