- 24 per cent of cold sore sufferers are convinced that everyone is looking at them when they have a cold sore blister.
- Nearly half of those who suffer with cold sores admit they feel embarrassed when they develop a ‘fever blister’.
- A fifth of those surveyed (19 per cent) revealed that they will not leave their house if they are suffering with a cold sore.Each year, more than a third of the world’s population who harbour the causative virus suffer recurrent outbreaks of cold sores, with many sufferers experiencing more than 12 outbreaks a year3. However while the virus self can’t be cured, the amount of outbreaks can now finally be controlled with the launch of a pioneering new balm that will be going on sale in Boots stores nationwide (and Boots.com), from this week.
Classified as a medical device, the Herpatch prevention stick is a moisturising balm that effectively helps to prevent cold sore blisters. Developed with Protective Nutritive Shield technology to block the triggers that could lead to a cold sore outbreak, the balm combines a high Sun Protection Factor (SPF30), Zinc, Aloe Vera, and other skin protectants to keep lips hydrated andsafeguarded from an embarrassing blister occurring.
With its carefully selected ingredients, the Herpatch prevention stick literally provides a barrier to guard sensitive skin from the external factors that could spark a cold sore; including central heating, air conditioning, wind burn, and extreme weather conditions. The softening and moisturising action of the balm alsohelps to soothe skin during an outbreak, keeping the lesion moist to prevent cracking and reduce the occurrence of secondary infection.
Sunlight triggers cold sore outbreaks in up to a quarter of people with recurrent infections.
After exposure to UV radiation, up to 70 per cent of cold sore sufferers develop a blister within 7 days.
Ultraviolet light can reactivate Herpes simplex virus in over 60 per cent of cases.
With exposure to sunlight triggering cold sore outbreaks in up to a quarter of people with recurrent infections, clinical studies show that frequent application of a lip sunscreen product, can significantly minimise outbreaks.
In addition to this high SPF, Herpatch prevention stick contains several functional ingredients, such as Zinc, Aloe Vera, and other skin protectants, which will help to prevent recurrent Herpes labials.
When applied regularly (the Herpatch prevention stick can be applied as frequently as necessary), the balm will effectively help to reduce the number of cold sore outbreaks. Handy to carry with you, Herpatch Cold Sore Prevention is an easy to use, fast and efficient treatment for the prevention of cold sores. Use in conjunction with Herpatch Cold Sore Serum during an outbreak for a complete cold sore-care regimen.
Herpatch Cold Sore Prevention is available NOW from Boots and Boots.com priced at £4.99
