Although cold sores will heal without treatment in around twelve days, they can cause a lot of discomfort and their appearance can make some people self-conscious. So, it's only natural that you will want to get rid of them quickly.
There are a number of available treatments for cold sores on the market today – but there is currently no known cure. These treatments include a range of topical cold sore treatments, such as antiviral creams and patches, along with a range of non-antiviral products, which help relieve the symptoms of cold sores. Herstat is one of these latter products and is a lip protectant which helps relieve the symptoms of cold sores.
Antiviral treatments
Antiviral topical products, which are applied to the affected area, can help speed up the healing time of a cold sore outbreak.
However, the problem with some of these antiviral treatments, such as acyclovir and penciclovir, is that if they're not applied early enough in the outbreak's life cycle – i.e. the tingling or, to use its scientific name, the prodromal phase – they may not be quite as effective. This is because once blisters have already formed, it means the virus has replicated and started to kill the cells. Applying antiviral cream at this stage will be of limited benefit in helping the damaged skin to heal.
Non-antiviral treatments
Non-antiviral treatments do not necessarily speed the healing process by attacking the virus, but instead they help to ease the discomfort of cold sores by reducing inflammation and pain as well as providing a conducive environment within which healing can take place.
Individuals may also choose to take painkillers in the form of tablets, as these can help to reduce the pain and inflammation experienced.
Herstat
Herstat provides a range of products for cold sore sufferers. All formulas contain our unique purified propolis extract collected from beehives in a specific region of Manitoba and processed in our own refinery.
🇺🇸 In the USA:
Herstat Plus+ – a fast-acting cold sore treatment which provides relief of painful symptoms and speedy healing at any stage of an outbreak: tingle, blister or scab.
Herstat Lip Care Stick – a handy moisturizing stick for everyday use between outbreaks that locks moisture and protects the skin barrier.
Herstat L-Lysine 1500mg - high strength daily dose of amino acid L-Lysine (believed to inhibit the production of arginine, an amino acid which can cause outbreaks if levels are high)
Herstat L-Lysine & Propolis - a complete, targeted formula delivering immune support (from Vitamin C and Zinc), lip health and skin vitality (Zinc and Vitamin C) and oxidative stress relief (Vitamin E) alongside antioxidant-rich bee propolis and amino acid L-Lysine
Find out more about these products above or find a bundle that works for you above.
🇬🇧 In the UK:
Herstat Cold Sore Care – rapid symptom relief at any stage of an outbreak: tingle, blister or scab.
Herstat Lip Care Stick – a handy moisturizing stick for everyday use between outbreaks that locks moisture and protects the skin barrier.
Herstat L-Lysine 1500mg - high strength daily dose of amino acid L-Lysine (believed to inhibit the production of arginine, an amino acid which can cause outbreaks if levels are high)
Herstat L-Lysine & Propolis - a complete, targeted formula delivering immune support (from Vitamin C and Zinc), lip health and skin vitality (Zinc and Vitamin C) and oxidative stress relief (Vitamin E) alongside antioxidant-rich bee propolis and amino acid L-Lysine
Find out more about these products above or find a bundle that works for you above.
🇨🇦 In Canada:
Herstat Cold Sore Treatment – a cold sore outbreak treatment that may speed healing by up to 4 days faster and provides relief of painful symptoms at any stage of an outbreak: tingle, blister or scab.
Herstat Lip Care Stick – a handy moisturizing stick for everyday use between outbreaks that locks moisture and protects the skin barrier.
Find out more about these products above or find a bundle that works for you above.
