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Cold Sores

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Cold sores are painful fluid-filled blisters that form on the borders of the lips caused by a herpes virus, most often the herpes simplex 1 virus. Cold sores should not be confused with canker sores, which are small ulcerations in the mouth. The blisters, which are contagious, later break, ooze, and crust over before healing. Recurrences are common and can be triggered by stress, sun exposure, illness, and menstruation. Cold sores may appear with colds, fevers, exposure to excessive sunlight, or menstrual periods, as well as during periods of stress or illness. The sores usually disappear within two weeks. Initially, there may be tingling or prickling at the site of the cold sores even before they are visible and afterward, the blisters often weep a clear fluid and form a scab. If the infection is transmitted to the eyes, it may lead to blindness.
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Cymex

Cymex offers effective fast relief from cold sores and starts working from the moment you use it. Cymex has a triple action formula which soothes the telltale tingling sensation of cold sores and relieves painful chapped lips, helping to get your lips back on top form. Cymex helps stop lips from drying and cracking and promotes healing.
 

Lypsyl

Lypsyl moisturises and helps to maintain the healthy structure of cells, keeping your lips looking soft and smooth.  Chemist Direct offer the full Lypsyl product range at low prices, with free UK delivery on orders over £40

Fenistil

Fenistil Cold Sore Cream is for the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis). A cold sore is caused by a viral infection. The virus can remain inactive for extended periods of time, but when triggered the virus multiplies and a cold sore develops. This can occur, for example when you are run-down, when you have a cold or flu, or when you have been out in strong sunlight.

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Cold Sore Cream Tube With Aciclovir 5%

Save 5 on high street chemist prices. 5 less than Zovirax.Soraway is an effective treatment for Cold Sores (containing Aciclovir 5%). Use Soraway Cream as soon as you notice the symptoms.Soraway Cold Sore Cream contains the same active ingredient as Zovirax cream which retails for 5.99 in chemists and supermarkets.

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Cymex Cream For Cold Sores

Cymex Cream For Cold Sores offers effective fast relief from cold sores and dry cracked lips and starts working from the moment you use it.

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The Compeed Total Care Invisible Cold Sore Patch is the first clinically proven healing patch which is effective from the moment of application. It is applied with a no-touch design, butterfly applicator which reduces the risk of cross contamination associated with touching the sore.

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