Cold Sore Treatment

Get doctor-prescribed cold sore treatment delivered free to your door, or collect from your local Asda Pharmacy.

Prices from £18.00

One of our doctors will review your order and prescribe a treatment if suitable. How to Order

If cold sores are causing you discomfort, our service allows you to get a prescription for treatment, quickly and easily. We can also provide cold sore test kits if you are unsure whether you have cold sores.

Not sure whether you should buy an over the counter treatment or get a prescribed medicine? Keep reading to find out what causes cold sores and the different treatments available.

Why choose us?

  1. Get the most suitable treatment for you
  2. Your questionnaire is reviewed by one of our qualified doctors
  3. Order your treatment directly with us
  4. Choose free delivery to your address or collect from your local Asda Pharmacy

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What causes cold sores?

Cold sores are common. They are small blisters that appear on the mouth and lips, caused by the virus, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Around 70% of people carry the virus that causes cold sores. Many are unaware they have it because they have no symptoms.

Cold sores can be easily passed on by coming in contact with someone who has them. They can be passed on with any skin to skin contact.

When you are first infected with the virus, you often will not have any symptoms. The first signs of a cold sore are tingling, itching, or burning feelings where the blister is starting to come through. Cold sores are contagious from when you first feel the tingling sensation until it has completely healed.

Sometimes, cold sores can be caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). This type of the virus is passed on by having sex with someone who has genital herpes. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It can be spread from the genitals to the mouth during oral sex.

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Medically reviewed by:
Dr Kathryn Basford

Dr Kathryn Basford is a qualified GP who works as a GP in London, as well as with ZAVA. She graduated from the University of Manchester and completed her GP training through Whipps Cross Hospital in London.

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Article created: 01 Sep 2021

Last reviewed: 01 Sep 2021


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