Herpotherm Cold Sore Treatment Device - Reusable and Clinically Proven

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Antiviral creams, like aciclovir cream, can be applied five times a day, usually for up to 10 days. Wash your hands with soap and water before and after applying the cream. Dab the cream on the sores and avoid rubbing the lesions. Make sure to read the patient information leaflet for detailed instructions on how to use this medicine. Apply the cream as soon as you start to feel a tingling. It's thought that using a cream as soon as you get symptoms can help to reduce the length of the episode. The HERPOtherm can leave a small red mark due to the heat, but it fades and is a lot more inconspicuous than a cream. It can also be used by pregnant women, allergy sufferers and children as it’s completely chemical free. It’s ever so discreet, and it’s not painful either. I was worried the 51 degrees would be excessively hot, but it doesn’t actually feel that hot. 51 degrees sounded excessively hot, but it’s not uncomfortable, it doesn’t burn nor does it make my eyes water which I thought might happen. It’s so easy to use, and the ideal tool to have in your medical cupboard of first aid bag to prevent the formation of cold sores. Treatments Find every kind of best treatment near you, We British Chemist UK online pharmacy retailer and registered pharmacy with the MHRA and GPhC. Diagnosis of the genital herpes was confirmed during the first visit (day 0). Vesicles and/or ulcers of varying intensity were already evident in all of the patients at that time. Accordingly, the disease had already broken out. Treatment was started irrespective of disease stage.

Eat soft, cool foods such as cold soups, jelly and yoghurt. Avoid acidic or salty foods as they'll make your sores sting HERPOtherm is a dermatologically tested heat pen that can prevent the development of cold sore blisters if it is applied early enough. If it is applied later, once a blister has formed, the severity of cold sore symptoms may be lessened, or they may fade sooner. What makes HERPOtherm so unique, is that it’s not just a treatment you use once you’ve got an active cold sore, but it’s something can actually prevent the development of cold sores, which is why, if you suffer from cold sores, you need th HERPOtherm in your life, ready to pounce for when the cold sore symptoms strike. Take a painkiller like paracetamol to help control pain from cold sores – ask your pharmacist for advice as not all painkillers are suitable for everyone Cold sores can happen at any time, so keeping the device with you wherever you go means you can use it at the first sign of a sore, or throughout the cycle of a blister. Plus, it only takes a few seconds to work each time, so it’s even faster than most over-the-counter creams that need time to penetrate the skin fully. Did you know that 90% of people in Europe carry the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 – the main cause of cold sores – but only 30% of carriers produce blisters? That’s a huge percentage of people who would benefit from a reliable cold sore treatment that’s safe and easy to use, so I’m excited to show you the HERPOtherm Cold Sore Treatment, a purse-friendly device that’s free from chemicals and can be used both at the start of the cold sore to halt further development, or during the cold sore cycle to stop it getting worse and reduce symptoms.Anti Malaria Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. If it isn’t diagnosed and treated promptly, it can be fatal. A single mosquito bite is all it takes for someone to become infected. Symptoms of malaria It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of malaria if you’re travelling to areas where there’s a high risk of the disease. Symptoms include: 1. A high temperature of 38C or above 2. Feeling hot and shivery 3. Headaches 4. Vomiting 5. Muscle pains 6. Diarrhoea Symptoms usually appear between 7 and 18 days after becoming infected, but in some cases the symptoms may not appear for up to a year, or occasionally even longer. When to seek medical attention Seek medical help immediately if you develop symptoms of malaria during or after a visit to an area where the disease is found. You should still seek medical help even if it’s several weeks, months or a year after you return from travelling. If there’s a possibility you have malaria, a blood test will be carried out to confirm whether or not you’re infected. You should receive the results of your blood test on the same day. If you have malaria, treatment will… At the third visit (day 2–3), vesicles had already broken down in 25 of the patients (81%), tissue infiltration was reduced in two patients (6%) and exudate was reduced in one patient (3%). Incrustation was already evident in 29 patients (94%) and ulcers in 18 patients (58%). Twenty-nine patients reported a significant reduction of pain, and one patient reported relief of an unpleasant feeling. One patient provided no information.

Even though there are no creams or other ingredients needed for Herpotherm to be effective, it does take a battery, which cannot be recharged. If you use the device frequently, the battery will need to be replaced. Normally you’d have a cold sore and have to hit up a chemist for a cream, gel or lotion. However, HERPOtherm is a completely chemical free, medical device that can prevent the development of cold sore blisters if applied early enough. As I said, the good thing with the HERPOtherm is that if you don’t catch a cold sore in time, it won’t prevent the blisters but it’ll help minimise your symptoms, or help the blisters fade sooner. If you’re plagued with cold sores, I totally feel your pain. They’re an absolute pest, especially at this time of year and there are so many over the counter treatments, but they’re not always effective. That’s particularly the case with active cold sores. Once you’ve got a cold sore that’s cropped up, there’s not a lot you can do unfortunately and with cold sores, it’s very much a prevention is better than cure which is where the HERPOtherm Cold Sore Treatment comes in. Take the lid off and you’ll see a small ceramic plate on the end, a button and an LED. Place the ceramic plate on the affected area and press the button. HERPOtherm then heats itself to the optimum temperature of 51 degrees, which only takes a second or two, and then after three seconds switches itself off. That’s it. Herpotherm has been tested under using a cohort of 103 patients against topical acyclovir, the ingredient commonly used in cold sore treatment creams. The results showed that localized heat transfer from Herpotherm was more effective in reducing the symptoms of cold sores than acyclovir cream and accelerated the healing time of symptoms by 50%. Study: Wohlrab J, et al., Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology 2013, 6:263-271). How does Herpotherm Device work?The HERPOtherm Cold Sore Treatment was pitched against acyclovir, a key ingredient found in many cold sore treatments, and the observation group found a significant improvement in symptoms after a SINGLE DAY of treatment with the Herpotherm device, plus the overall duration of the cold sore was considerably shorter compared to treatment with a acyclovir product. Once you’ve had cold sores, it's more likely that you'll get them again. This is because, even after your sores disappear, the virus lies dormant in a nearby nerve and has the potential to cause the infection again. Use a gel that contains choline salicylate to help soothe symptoms. Children under 16 years shouldn't use these gels because they can cause Reye's syndrome, which is a rare but serious condition Following the above normally means my cold sores never pop into an unsightly scab which takes probably 2 weejs to heal. I find I can go through the cycle within about a week now. If you’re prone to getting cold sores, and you’re tired of using different over-the-counter solutions that aren’t as effective as you’d like, why not try something new? This article will offer a full review of the Herpotherm Heat Treatment for Cold Sores. That way, you can decide if this unique and innovative product is what you need to get rid of cold sores for good. Summary

We hope this review has been helpful. When discussing such a unique product, it’s easy to have questions. We hope those questions were answered within this review, and you can feel confident in knowing if Herpotherm is the right cold sore treatment for you. Our Verdict Convenience: Don’t use the device for extended periods of time after it indicates it’s done with each process. Follow the instructions carefully.

One in five people in the UK get occasional cold sores around the lips and mouth. Cold sores themselves are not usually harmful, and often resolve on their own. It's important to be especially careful around people who have compromised immunity when you have cold sores. This includes people receiving chemotherapy. Herpotherm is a discreet and long-lasting alternative to conspicuous cold sore creams, ointments or patches.