What is Cold Sore?

Cold sore / Oral herpes (Herpes Labialis) is caused by HSV-1 and can result in cold sores or fever blisters on or around the mouth

Causes of Cold Sore

Most people with oral herpes were infected during childhood or young adulthood from non-sexual contact with saliva

Oral herpes can spread from the mouth to the genitals through oral sex. There is no cure for oral herpes. Prompt initiation of antiviral therapy can shorten outbreaks.

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Cold Sore Symptoms

  • Red, fluid-filled blisters around the lips and occasionally on the nose or cheeks
  • Fluid secretion from blisters
  • Formation of scabs after blisters have dried
  • Itching and irritation of affected areas
  • Swollen lymph nodes

Prescriptions written by licensed medical professionals in the United States.

We give the necessary online consultation to obtain a prescription from a local pharmacy. Simply schedule an appointment with one of our licensed medical providers and have your prescription for cold sore treatment sent to the pharmacy of your choice. Let the doctor know about your symptoms at the consultation and get treated right away.

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