Mederma Cold Sore Discreet Healing Patch - A Patch That Protects and conceals Cold Sores - 15 Count

I bought these on Wednesday of last week (it's now Sunday) and my cold sore is almost completely gone and has skipped the weeping and scabbing stage. I am not usually a cold sore sufferer, but after spending 3 weeks at the beach in the US I ended up burning my lips twice despite using SPF lip balm every day. I ended up getting a cold sore after week one and used Abreva which basically did nothing (if you can ever get your hands on Zovirax I recommend since it actually is an OTC Acyclovir cream unlike Abreva) - my lip was absolutely vile and embarrassing but my friend gave me 2 Acyclovir pills to help with the healing. So when I ended up with a new one right after the last one healed I almost had a breakdown. I went to CVS and decided to give these a try and these are a lifesaver! I slept with them on and used them all day on my flight from NYC to back to London. They are pretty expensive so you will probably need 2 packs but they are highly worth it. If you're in the UK order Compeed - it's the same thing. I ordered them on Amazon and they were at my house when I got home. They're only like £5 too. But I digress, 10/10 would recommend this product!

I used to give these five stars until I realised Compeed make the exact same thing for a fraction of the price! I feel completely ripped off. Yes these work, yes if these are all you can get, they are worth it. Especially if you are wearing them for the same reason I was, to protect my little one from the virus. But the Compeed ones are EXACTLY the same.